Production Supervisor - Day Shift

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Full‑Time

Location:

Newark, CA

Salary Range: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 Annually

Job Title:
Production Supervisor – Day Shift

Job Summary: The Production Supervisor coordinates day‑to‑day production operations, supervises production personnel, and implements process improvements to meet quality, delivery, and efficiency objectives. This role ensures workload planning, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration while monitoring KPIs, enforcing policies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Plan and coordinate workload for assigned Production groups.
• Execute the Production Master Plan and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Identify bottlenecks and guide teams to continuously improve processes.
• Delegate assignments and monitor progress to meet unit goals.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Repair Center teams on production jobs.
• Manage controllable operating expenditures, including scrap and consumables.

• Assess and manage team time and workload; approve overtime and working hours.
• Train new hires and cross‑train existing employees; develop work instructions and conduct on‑job training.
• Perform headcount reviews, overtime analysis, and plan/manage temporary workforce.
• Establish performance metrics; review employee performance and recommend compensation or disciplinary actions.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures within the team.
• Participate in hiring decisions and maintain mandatory training records.

• Develop, monitor, and document key production processes and tools (e.g., setup, wave solder, de‑panel, rework, touch‑up, product testing, box build assembly).
• Create and maintain standardized templates for process documentation.
• Provide input into annual production objectives and plans.
• Update and maintain production databases, reports, and worksheets.

• Analyze production issues and propose data‑driven solutions.
• Plan and execute corrective actions, evaluating and sharing results with stakeholders.
• Represent the Production group in cross‑functional planning and problem‑solving.
• Interpret customer requirements and internal guidelines to team members; support knowledge transfer.

• BS Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of production supervisory experience in CM EMS industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in SMT manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, line balancing, and equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio; PLM knowledge a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching.