Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs in California
Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, food and beverage processing, semiconductor fabrication, and consumer goods manufacturing, with openings at every level from lead technician stepping into supervision through senior plant management. The largest hiring volumes are in the Los Angeles Basin, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Inland Empire, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Intel, and Nestlé maintain major production and assembly operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are lean manufacturing, quality systems oversight, and production planning in high-mix, low-volume environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
Purpose
As an Additive Manufacturing Print Supervisor, you will lead a team of highly trained technicians operating a growing fleet of Monolith LPBF additive manufacturing systems. You will own day-to-day print operations, improve equipment utilization, develop technical talent, and establish the operational discipline required to deliver consistent, certifiable production at scale.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-reliability, procedure-driven environments and knows how to build teams, enforce standards, solve complex problems, and continuously improve performance.
The Role
Own Print Operations
- Lead daily print operations with accountability for safety, quality, throughput, and delivery.
- Ensure build plates are executed in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and production requirements.
- Establish objective performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across the print operation.
- Identify operational risks and scheduling constraints before they impact production commitments.
Build & Lead a High-Performance Team
- Hire, train, coach, and develop a growing team of additive manufacturing technicians.
- Establish rigorous training and qualification standards aligned with aerospace and defense requirements.
- Build technical depth and bench strength across the organization.
- Develop future technician leads and frontline leaders through structured coaching and development.
Drive Process Rigor
- Establish and reinforce standardized work, procedures, audits, and documentation systems.
- Ensure consistent execution across shifts, technicians, and equipment.
- Identify gaps in processes and work instructions and partner with Engineering and Manufacturing Development to close them.
- Foster a culture where technicians understand not only what to do, but why it matters.
Improve Throughput, Utilization & Cost
- Improve printer utilization, labor efficiency, yield, and consumable usage.
- Identify constraints and opportunities across the print value stream.
- Develop and execute a pipeline of high-impact improvement initiatives with measurable results.
- Use data to prioritize investments and improvements based on operational impact and return.
Solve Complex Manufacturing Problems
- Lead structured problem solving across equipment, process, material, and part-quality issues.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to identify root causes.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions that improve long-term reliability and performance.
- Translate lessons learned into improved processes, standards, and training.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
- Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations in high-performance production environments.
- Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing technical teams.
- Experience using manufacturing data and operational metrics to drive strategic decision making and measurable business results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience in metal additive manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) production systems.
- Experience with aerospace manufacturing standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP.
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
- Proven leadership in high-reliability, high-accountability environments.
- Demonstrated ability to build teams, enforce standards, and deliver results under pressure.
- High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
OPERATIONAL & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Experience leading operations in complex technical environments.
- Familiarity with procedure-driven execution and qualification programs.
- Experience managing risk, driving root cause resolution, and improving system reliability.
EXECUTION SKILLS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable operating both on the floor and at the systems level.
- Effective communicator across technical and operational teams.
Work Environment
- Performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling of precision tools and materials.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. independently and 50 lbs. with assistance.
- May involve crouching, climbing, confined spaces, or work at heights.
- PPE (including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators as needed) and company uniform are required.
- May occasionally require extended or weekend hours to meet production deadlines.
- This role operates in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment where priorities can shift rapidly based on engineering changes, supply chain constraints, and program milestones. The environment demands tight cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and program teams to ensure daily execution aligns with long-term build plans.
- Success in this environment requires hands-on engagement on the shop floor, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to anticipate and resolve scheduling risks before they impact key deliverables.
- The culture emphasizes proactive communication, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive program timelines while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
INTRODUCTION
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
Purpose
As an Additive Manufacturing Print Supervisor, you will lead a team of highly trained technicians operating a growing fleet of Monolith LPBF additive manufacturing systems. You will own day-to-day print operations, improve equipment utilization, develop technical talent, and establish the operational discipline required to deliver consistent, certifiable production at scale.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-reliability, procedure-driven environments and knows how to build teams, enforce standards, solve complex problems, and continuously improve performance.
The Role
Own Print Operations
- Lead daily print operations with accountability for safety, quality, throughput, and delivery.
- Ensure build plates are executed in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and production requirements.
- Establish objective performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across the print operation.
- Identify operational risks and scheduling constraints before they impact production commitments.
Build & Lead a High-Performance Team
- Hire, train, coach, and develop a growing team of additive manufacturing technicians.
- Establish rigorous training and qualification standards aligned with aerospace and defense requirements.
- Build technical depth and bench strength across the organization.
- Develop future technician leads and frontline leaders through structured coaching and development.
Drive Process Rigor
- Establish and reinforce standardized work, procedures, audits, and documentation systems.
- Ensure consistent execution across shifts, technicians, and equipment.
- Identify gaps in processes and work instructions and partner with Engineering and Manufacturing Development to close them.
- Foster a culture where technicians understand not only what to do, but why it matters.
Improve Throughput, Utilization & Cost
- Improve printer utilization, labor efficiency, yield, and consumable usage.
- Identify constraints and opportunities across the print value stream.
- Develop and execute a pipeline of high-impact improvement initiatives with measurable results.
- Use data to prioritize investments and improvements based on operational impact and return.
Solve Complex Manufacturing Problems
- Lead structured problem solving across equipment, process, material, and part-quality issues.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to identify root causes.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions that improve long-term reliability and performance.
- Translate lessons learned into improved processes, standards, and training.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
- Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations in high-performance production environments.
- Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing technical teams.
- Experience using manufacturing data and operational metrics to drive strategic decision making and measurable business results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience in metal additive manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) production systems.
- Experience with aerospace manufacturing standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP.
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
- Proven leadership in high-reliability, high-accountability environments.
- Demonstrated ability to build teams, enforce standards, and deliver results under pressure.
- High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
OPERATIONAL & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Experience leading operations in complex technical environments.
- Familiarity with procedure-driven execution and qualification programs.
- Experience managing risk, driving root cause resolution, and improving system reliability.
EXECUTION SKILLS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable operating both on the floor and at the systems level.
- Effective communicator across technical and operational teams.
Work Environment
- Performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling of precision tools and materials.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. independently and 50 lbs. with assistance.
- May involve crouching, climbing, confined spaces, or work at heights.
- PPE (including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators as needed) and company uniform are required.
- May occasionally require extended or weekend hours to meet production deadlines.
- This role operates in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment where priorities can shift rapidly based on engineering changes, supply chain constraints, and program milestones. The environment demands tight cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and program teams to ensure daily execution aligns with long-term build plans.
- Success in this environment requires hands-on engagement on the shop floor, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to anticipate and resolve scheduling risks before they impact key deliverables.
- The culture emphasizes proactive communication, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive program timelines while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
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Manufacturing Supervisor Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing supervisor jobs across California.
- 3-5 years of production or manufacturing floor experience in a California facility
- Proven ability to lead and schedule shifts of 15 or more hourly workers
- Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards and California Title 8 safety regulations
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency with manufacturing execution systems, ERP software, or production scheduling tools
- Associate or bachelor's degree in industrial technology, engineering, or a related technical field
Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing supervisor in California?
Most manufacturing supervisors in California move into the role from lead technician, quality inspector, or production associate positions after building floor-level credibility. California does not require a state-issued license for manufacturing supervisors, but employers strongly favor candidates who have completed OSHA 30-hour general industry training, hold a Six Sigma or lean manufacturing certification, and have formal supervisory coursework through a California community college or an industry association such as SME or APICS.
How much do manufacturing supervisors make in California?
Manufacturing supervisors in California earn a median of about $76,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,530 for the lowest 10% to over $125,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing supervisors in California?
Employers hiring manufacturing supervisors in California right now include Divergent, Vast, and Grifols, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of aerospace, defense, and food processing facilities means large, multi-shift operations drive a significant share of the open roles.
Which California cities have the most manufacturing supervisor jobs?
Long Beach, San Jose, and Los Angeles consistently post the most manufacturing supervisor openings in California. The Los Angeles Basin and the Inland Empire are anchored by aerospace, logistics, and consumer goods plants, while the Bay Area's openings skew toward semiconductor and biotech manufacturing where companies like Applied Materials and Genentech maintain large production operations.
Are there remote manufacturing supervisor jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing supervisors are fundamentally floor-present roles responsible for shift safety, line throughput, and direct personnel oversight, which cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of manufacturing supervisor openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those postings are almost always for planning-heavy or quality-systems coordination functions rather than direct production supervision.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing supervisor in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production associate or lead technician role at a large California manufacturer, then a lateral move into a supervisor-in-training designation. Companies like Northrop Grumman, Genentech, and Nestlé run formal supervisor development programs that recruit internal candidates with fewer than two years of floor experience. Completing an OSHA 30-hour general industry course and earning a lean manufacturing certificate through a California community college significantly strengthens an application at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing supervisor jobs in California?
You can find and apply to manufacturing supervisor jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your industry background, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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