Supervisor, Advanced Manufacturing

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations across multiple manufacturing areas including CNC machining, part cleaning and preparation, robotic assembly, and automated anodizing.
• Lead a team of skilled technicians and leads to ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Plan and allocate resources (labor, equipment, and materials) to meet short- and long-term production goals.
• Monitor and troubleshoot process issues, working closely with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to minimize downtime and optimize throughput.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers to implement process improvements, resolve technical issues, and support design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Drive accountability through effective coaching, performance feedback, and workforce development initiatives.
• Ensure accurate documentation of production activities, downtime tracking, and maintenance logs.
• Participate in capital planning and facilities upgrades to improve area capacity and capability (5S).

Job requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Hands-on experience in fast paced technical/manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable using ERP and MES systems; experience with production tracking tools preferred.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Willingness to spend time on the production floor to coach and support frontline staff.
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, including providing direction to and scheduling work of assigned staff.
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering development environment.
• 3 to 5 years of technical experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.