Production Supervisor
About the role
Vishay Dover is seeking a full-time Production Supervisor who typically works 7 AM - 3:30 PM weekdays but must be available 6 AM - 5:30 PM weekdays and occasionally on Saturdays. The position is located in Dover, New Hampshire, near the main campus of UNH and home to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production operations, including hiring, training, performance management, goal setting, and disciplinary actions
- Coach and develop operators to foster a positive work environment and support employee retention
- Enforce company policies and procedures and ensure operators are properly trained and compliant
- Ensure adherence to all safety policies for employees and visitors within assigned areas
- Analyze ERP data, production schedules, and planning information to execute production requirements
- Establish staffing levels, work schedules, and job assignments to meet operational needs
- Communicate customer feedback through the Customer Experience team and direct customer interactions
- Report schedule or quantity variances to the Customer Experience team in a timely manner
- Manage timekeeping in the ERP system and approve payroll hours
- Manage time off approvals and coordinate coverage in assigned areas
- Collaborate with site leadership and support teams on new product introductions, process integration, and productivity standards
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives
- Conduct root cause analyses using CAs and NCRs and drive corrective actions with operators and technical teams
- Serve as backup for Team Leads, Production Manager, and Production Coordinator as needed
- Maintain a site-wide perspective, proactively supporting overall site needs, including facility operations, visitor and service provider coordination, and incident response
Requirements
- Aceess to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations
- Associate’s degree in Management, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience (3+ years in manufacturing management)
- Previous supervisory or people-management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, problem-solving, and computer skills
- Familiarity with Lean, Lean-Sigma, or Six Sigma manufacturing principles and methodologies preferred
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Training
- Customer service
- Time management
- Continuous improvement
Benefits
Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.
Pay
Starting wage depends upon experience.
Schedule
Typically works 7 AM - 3:30 PM weekdays but must be available 6 AM - 5:30 PM weekdays and occasionally on Saturdays.