Manufacturing Supervisor, 1st Shift

About us

Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments — from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT’s global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components.

• Supervises the activity of direct reports within the same department.
• Provides first level supervision for assigned department(s) including attaining production schedules and maintaining process control to produce the required quality and quantity of products.
• Encourages the use of Lean principles and leads by example.
• Supervises activities of department personnel in collaboration with department group leaders.
• Maintains an adequate supply of materials and tooling.
• Maintains process controls and attains weekly production schedules.
• Works with Manufacturing Manager, Production Control, Sales, Shift Supervisors, Customer Service and Engineering in establishing new processes and/or improvements.
• Conducts daily shop floor management meetings (Level 2 or
  3) and monthly departmental cell meetings.
• Follows up on actions required.
• Promotes culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Utilizes PSO concepts along with action plans that describe who, what, where and when; obtains the resources or support for the program or project.
• Monitors material quality of finished product; correlates material defects and recommends corrective action.
• Ensures that assigned employees receive all job‑related training and maintains a training matrix for use in making job assignments.
• Assists in budgeting processes and is responsible for budget control within assigned departments.
• Evaluates individual performance against department goals and objectives and provides an annual performance review for each employee.
• Assures compliance with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations.
• Assures compliance with specified production methods, processes and procedures.
• Ensures that the responsibility for product quality and productivity is driven down to the lowest level of the organization utilizing PSO concepts.
• Ensures that direct labor reporting, record keeping and indirect labor are accurately reported on a daily basis.
• Utilizes process capability knowledge to reduce cycle times and to estimate cycle times and yields for quotation purposes.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years related supervisory or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fiber optic material and or finishing technologies preferred.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop subordinates and to create effective working relationships with all functions and levels within the company.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated and results oriented.
• Good judgement and good decision‑making ability.
• Ability to work on a team, including being an effective team leader.
• Effective management skills – plan, direct, organize and control.
• Ability to manage resources; equipment, personnel and time on multiple shifts.
• Ability to provide leadership for change and continuous improvement on multiple shifts.
• Ability to support department and corporate policies and goals, e.g. Schott Strategy Framework, Operational Excellence, Lean Principles.
• Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.

Pay Range: $70,000‑$100,000. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. Motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.