Supv, Production

About the role

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT—as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo, and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality, and a passion for success, join us today!

This position is a hands-on role within the production area, requiring the Production Supervisor to spend 90% of their day on the production floor in Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Supervises manufacturing personnel in the assembly area.
• Develops work schedules.
• Hires, trains, and develops staff members.
• Maintains a current training/skill matrix.
• Oversees all production issues for a work group or shift.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Works closely with materials, engineering, quality, and other staff to ensure delivery schedules are met, parts are available as needed, and quality is maintained.
• Effectively manages individuals and teams, including performance management, conflict resolution, work scheduling, training, and successful accomplishment of delivery and quality objectives.
• Completes manufacturing-related projects as assigned, including cost-saving and continuous improvement projects utilizing lean and six sigma methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering discipline, or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of a quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment is desired.
• Prior experience in cycle time, yield, or cost improvement projects is desired.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience in high-technology manufacturing required.

Skills

• Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operations and other groups to ensure site delivery and quality issues are met.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP applications; SAP preferred.
• Familiar with lean and six sigma methodologies (certification a plus).

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a manufacturing area with some changes in temperature, as well as throughout the premises.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, and debris.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Travel

Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meetings).