Shift Supervisor – Front-end of Week, Night Shift

Position Overview

Supports day-to-day Fab production execution for one assigned compressed work week 12-hour shift, with focus on shift performance, technician coordination, WIP movement, safety, quality, and escalation of production issues. This role partners closely with 24-hour counterparts to ensure continuity of operations, effective pass-down, and aligned execution across shifts. This role reports to the leader accountable for overall Fab performance, staffing, strategy, and cross-functional commitments.

Schedule

Front-end of Week, Night Shift: Sun – Tue and every other Wednesday 5pm – 5am. This position is assigned to a compressed work week schedule consisting of 3–4 days per week, with 12-hour shifts. The role manages one assigned shift and is expected to provide consistent shift coverage, support shift start-up and pass-down activities, and coordinate production execution during the assigned shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Fab performance metrics and daily operating discipline, including Safety, Throughput, Cycle Time, Yield, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate closely with Fab Engineering, Equipment, Quality, and Facilities teams to resolve daily production issues.
• Escalate production risks and support alignment with Engineering, Business Units, Planning, and Production Control to meet customer and revenue commitments.
• Monitor WIP movement and support on-time delivery execution against committed schedules.
• Support staffing, onboarding, training coordination, employee engagement, and consistent application of company policies in partnership with the responsible leader.
• Reinforce a positive, accountable, and performance-focused shift culture.
• Support development of manufacturing technician bench strength through execution of approved training plans.
• Track training plan progress and assist with comprehensive onboarding of new employees.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities in operational procedures, yield, and business systems.
• Participate in productivity improvement and cost reduction initiatives across assigned shifts.
• Execute and sustain 5S and Lean practices within assigned areas.
• Support quality improvement actions in partnership with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Help implement standard work, protocols, and operating practices across shifts.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and escalate customer-related needs through the responsible leader as required.

Key Competencies & Skills Required

• Proficient people management and team coordination skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor processing and basic device physics.
• Basic project management and task follow-up skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with ability to support operational goals.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Lean and 5S practices.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing statistical methods such as SPC and DOE.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in structured problem solving methods.
• Working knowledge of operational systems and production reporting tools.
• Familiarity with ISO, safety, and quality compliance requirements.
• Collaborative team-building and practical problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a front-line lead, supervisor, or shift coordination role.
• Ability to work off shift hours as business needs require.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; additional hands-on manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Without a college degree, preferred qualification is 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience with demonstrated front-line leadership, team coordination, and shift execution responsibility.

Pay

The Salary Range for this position is $66,000 – $107,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates' experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.