Manufacturing Production Supervisor Silvus

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations.

About the role

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor oversees end-to-end manufacturing operations at our new Salt Lake City Electronics Manufacturing Facility. This role ensures production output meets established quality standards, adheres to schedule commitments, and aligns with customer and organizational requirements. The supervisor leads and develops a team of Electronics Technicians across multiple shifts, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position collaborates cross-functionally with Quality and Engineering to maintain seamless material and finished-goods flow.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day electronics manufacturing operations to meet output and quality targets.
• Monitor work-in-progress, material flow, and finished goods to maintain steady throughput and minimize downtime.
• Mitigate material availability challenges by collaborating with Scheduling to maintain a high-utilization daily production plan.
• Escalate critical output and quality risks to the Operations Manager to secure necessary resources.
• Track and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), including individual and team performance, output levels, quality yields, and on-time delivery.
• Assess production capacity, plan and schedule production tests, and support floor expansion initiatives.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Engineering to develop, implement, and enforce production procedures that meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 documentation requirements, including recordkeeping and audit preparedness.
• Support customer audits by providing required documentation, production data, and demonstrating compliance practices.
• Conduct onboarding and training for new production staff, including periodic refresher training to reinforce quality standards and process adherence.
• Develop cross-training programs to build flexibility and versatility within the production team.
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve technician performance, ensuring both technical proficiency and professional growth.
• Partner with Engineering to evaluate production processes and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support scalability.
• Participate in problem-solving initiatives to resolve process, quality, or equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to contribute ideas and take ownership of process enhancements.
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and production status.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records, including shift reports, output tracking, and quality metrics.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and risks to schedule adherence.
• Report regularly to operations management on production status, challenges, and corrective actions.
• Assign work schedules, tasks, and priorities to ensure production continuity and efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and career development guidance.
• Enforce company policies and safety regulations, promoting a safe and compliant work environment.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating leadership, accountability, and a commitment to excellence in daily operations.
• Oversee and participate in the interview and hiring process, including candidate evaluation, selection, and onboarding.
• Perform other related responsibilities as required to support organizational objectives and operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Ability to work 100% on-site.
• Ability to travel extensively to Los Angeles for training during the initial months of the role.
• Travel requirements: under 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and dynamically align to changing business conditions.

Pay

Target base salary range: $85,000 – $115,000 USD. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave