Production Supervisor (Denton TX)

About the role

Celestica is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to lead customer product lines within our electronics manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of complex production processes, with a specific focus on the assembly and integration of advanced liquid cooling solutions and data center racks.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to monthly forecasts and owns daily/weekly output and quality targets.
• Receives production plans and directly coordinates personnel and materials to ensure daily production goals (volume, quality, and deadlines) are met.
• Directly manages and monitors production lines for the assembly of complex systems, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and process issues in real-time.
• Enforces quality standards, performs in-line inspections, and collaborates with the Quality team to address defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions (8D).
• Effectively communicates with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Leads, instructs, mentors, and motivates frontline production staff. Manages shift schedules, attendance, and conducts performance evaluations.
• Enforces all company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and regulations.
• Supports and implements Lean Manufacturing initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) at the line level to improve efficiency, ergonomics, and reduce scrap.

Requirements

• 4 to 6+ years of relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Demonstrated experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), with strong familiarity with complex system assembly, including liquid cooling components or data center rack integration.
• An Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in a technical field (Engineering, Manufacturing Technology) is preferred.
• Proven ability to effectively manage, train, and motivate line personnel to achieve production goals in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of electronic assembly processes, mechanical fitting, and familiarity with production tools and machinery.
• Proficiency in using basic PC applications (e.g., Excel for production data tracking, Word, PowerPoint).

Work Environment

• Duties are primarily performed in a high-tech manufacturing environment, with potential exposure to machinery, noise, and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) requirements.
• The role requires the ability to stand for extended periods, frequent walking of the shop floor, and the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be available to work 1st shift and flexible hours based on production demands.