Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate daily production floor operations to ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved.
• Provide day-to-day oversight, direction, and support to production personnel while promoting a safe and productive work environment.
• Execute production priorities and schedules as directed by Operations leadership and the Planner/Buyer.
• Support production planning activities by releasing, organizing, and managing work orders through the manufacturing process.
• Cook up material cutting, kitting, and work order preparation to support production readiness and workflow efficiency.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system transactions, production documentation, and inventory movements.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, and shipping teams to support operational goals and resolve production issues.
• Aid in inventory organization, material handling, and cycle count activities as needed.
• Serve as the primary backup for the shipping department, including packaging, shipment preparation, and shipping documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, quality standards, and operational policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow efficiency, organization, and operational performance.
• Absorb employee training and reinforcement of manufacturing procedures and best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong leadership and ability to supervise production floor personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Solid understanding of production workflow, work orders, and shop floor operations.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to coordinate material flow, kitting, and production readiness activities.
• Ability to maintain quality awareness and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relay updates and progress to leadership.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision while supporting team objectives.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production supervision, or operations support roles.
• Previous experience supervising production personnel in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and managing production work orders.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Experience in photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductor, microelectronics, or other high-tech manufacturing environments preferred.
• Shipping, inventory control, and material handling experience is a plus.