Production Supervisor

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The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for daily and weekly scheduling, collaborating closely with the Operations Manager to prioritize tasks efficiently. Additionally, they will play a crucial role in developing training plans, providing oversight to coating and fabrication processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for optimizing operations, excellent organizational skills, and a strong ability to lead and inspire a team.

• Prioritize safety of team at all times
• Identify and lead safety improvement projects throughout facility

• Ensure quality standards are maintained on all products
• Participate in Material Review Board meetings
• Set priorities, assign resources where needed, set KPI’s and ensure adherence
• Implement any processes or dispositions deemed by the Material Review Board of 5S findings

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop and implement daily and weekly schedules.
• Prioritize tasks based on operational needs, deadlines, and resource availability.
• Adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in production requirements.

• Design and implement training plans for new and existing employees.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure training programs align with organizational goals.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to team members to enhance their skills and performance.

• Monitor coating and fabrication processes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Address any issues or challenges that arise during production promptly.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Ensure proper pass downs are completed between shifts

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Lead and participate in cross‑functional teams to implement process enhancements.
• Regularly review and analyze operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Develop and update comprehensive work instructions for various operational tasks.
• Ensure that work instructions are clear, accurate, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Train or facilitate training to team members on the proper execution of work instructions.
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager or his/her designate

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience and/or production planning
• Experience with optical contacting desired
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Teams
• Familiar with clean room and ESD safe environments constraints

• Bend as is necessary for sitting, using computers, using the telephone, and computer mouse
• Demonstrate eye–hand coordination
• Operate testing and measuring equipment
• Apply force to adjust and operate testing equipment, turn knobs and cranks
• Manipulate fragile parts into and out of equipment
• Grasp objects in order to turn, wipe, adjust instrumentation and safely use sharp instruments
• Twist and turn wrists and forearms to perform inspection of optics and to operate microscopes and computer
• Bend at the neck to perform inspection and testing of optics and related equipment
• Exposure to minimal fumes from alcohol and acetone (used when cleaning coating equipment and optics).

This position may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US…