Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

CPI Electron Device Business is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead an onsite assembly and test team in Beverly, MA. The role involves setting a strong operational cadence, driving performance in on-time delivery, first-pass yield, quality, and production flow. The supervisor will also identify and grow high-potential employees, strengthen team alignment, and ensure consistent execution through disciplined tiered daily management.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily/weekly build plan, line loading, and commit-to-ship cadence; remove constraints fast to protect on-time delivery and quality.
• Bias for action: run tiered daily management (Tier boards), escalate issues, and maintain visual controls for Work-In-Progress (WIP) and flow.
• Develop operators/technicians/inspectors through skills matrices and cross-training that increases flexibility and team capability.
• Balance high-mix/low-volume builds; optimize standard work, line balancing, and changeover to cut queue time and cycle time.
• Manage materials readiness and shipment execution, maintaining shipment schedule integrity with proactive communication.
• Ensure traveler accuracy, routing discipline, traceability, and defect reduction through error-proofing and robust documentation.
• Lead Kaizen/5S, waste elimination, and setup reduction initiatives with quantified outcomes (on-time delivery, first-pass yield, cycle time, scrap).
• Support NPI and change management to introduce new builds while protecting schedule and quality.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, high-accountability environment; model urgency and ownership in a dynamic RF setting.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience in a complex build environment.
• Demonstrated bias for action with examples of improving on-time delivery, first-pass yield, or reducing cycle time/scrap.
• Ability to lead and coach a small team (operators/technicians/inspectors) with clear expectations and feedback.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable making decisions in a fast-changing environment.

Preferred

• Experience in high-mix/low-volume aerospace or complex electromechanical assembly.
• Exposure to RF passive components (e.g., TR hard-brazed tubes, RF limiters).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Quality Control
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Generous retirement savings plans with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee referral bonuses