Production Supervisor

About the role

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising production personnel
• Directs and coordinates workflow through assigned area(s) including planning using ERP and/or MES tools
• Establishes production schedules based on product requirements and material supply
• Responsible for frequent checks of product quality and resolves production and the resulting quality issues that may arise, individually and through communication with other teams
• Develops and maintains methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies and quality, maximize labor utilization, and reduce operating costs
• Ensures production goals are met
• Assists in performing physical inventories in accordance with company procedures
• Demonstrated success in developing others, building a successful team, facilitating change, aligning performance to company values
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensures compliance with safety practices and maintains clean and orderly work areas
• Creates updates and presentations as needed for Sr. Management
• Interacts with engineering staff to facilitate introduction of new products into production
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager
• Monitor attendance, performance, training; complete performance assessments; make termination recommendations as necessary
• Manage department priorities
• Participates in interviewing and selection of production personnel

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a similar and progressive position with supervisory experience

Education: Associate degree or equivalent or equivalent work experience. An associate or bachelor's degree in operations management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred

Skills

• Strong sense of ownership and work ethic
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Knowledge of ERP and/or MES system for planning, communication, and execution of production activities
• Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high-quality standards
• Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities

Pay

The estimated pay range for this role is $65,700 - $82,400 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous PTO package
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement