Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Hands-on Manufacturing Operations Supervisor leading a team of 10–15 technicians in a high-volume fab environment. Responsible for executing production strategies, and ensuring operational excellence across safety, quality, and output. Collaborates cross-functionally and communicates effectively with all levels of the organization, from shop floor to senior leadership. Focused on building and developing high-performing teams through strong leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

Strategic

• Perform strategic inventory analysis and execute targeted line management initiatives that optimize WIP flow, mitigate bottlenecks, and support on-time output and revenue fulfillment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing line efficiency and reducing cycle time (DPML), contributing to key operational KPIs at the shift and area level.
• Develop and deliver clear technical communications — including on shift escalations and shift issue summaries— that translate floor-level insights into actionable visibility for leadership and drive informed decision-making.

Tactical

• Monitor and respond to high-priority production issues — including NPI delays, lookahead issues, DPML concerns, and output risks — taking swift corrective action and escalating to management with the appropriate urgency to ensure timely resolution.
• Partner daily with cross-functional teams — including Product Operations, CAPA, and Fab Engineering & Support teams— to resolve WIP flow issues, support capacity planning discussions, and align on tool PM/BM strategies.
• Leverage manufacturing automation systems and digital tools to monitor WIP flow, identify line issues in real time and drive data-informed decision making to maintain shift performance and operational efficiency

Administrative

• Lead and develop a team of 10–15 manufacturing personnel, including performance evaluations, coaching, and development planning aligned with Fab goals and operational excellence standards.
• Actively foster an inclusive, accountable team environment by identifying development opportunities, recognizing performance, and empowering personnel to grow within their roles and advance within the organization.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization — from front-line manufacturing personnel to senior leadership — ensuring alignment and timely information flow across shifts

Core Competencies

• Leadership & People Development:
  Team leadership and performance management, Coaching and mentoring, Conflict resolution and accountability
• Operational Excellence: WIP management and cycle time optimization, Bottleneck identification and mitigation, SOP adherence and process discipline
• Strategic Thinking:
  Inventory analysis and line management strategy, KPI-driven decision making, Continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma awareness)
• Communication & Influence:
  Technical writing and reporting, Cross-functional collaboration, Executive-level escalation and briefing

Expected Hours of Work:

The position is full-time and based on a Compressed Work Week schedule. The schedule calls for a 12 Hour shift alternating between 3 and 4 days per week (Sunday through Tues and every other Wednesday). The employee may need to provide occasional off-shift support, depending on business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelors' degree in Engineering or related technical field is required
• 2-year minimum experience with demonstrated success in inventory analysis, production control, capacity planning, lean manufacturing, six sigma, or project management
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred
• 5 years prior management/supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers as well as during upper management presentations

The current base salary range for this role is between $96,000 - $124,500. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include…