Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

The Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift leads a power electronics assembly operation, overseeing production leads and assemblers. This role is accountable for safety, schedule attainment, workmanship and test quality, and adherence to standard work in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The supervisor partners closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Test, Maintenance, and Materials to maintain production flow, resolve issues, and deliver SQDCP results.

• Safety & compliance: Enforce safety policies (LOTO/PPE), 5S, and safe handling of energized/HV test areas (as applicable).
• ESD & workmanship: Enforce ESD controls and workmanship standards (IPC or equivalent); ensure audits and compliance
• Lead the shift: Direct ~3 leads and ~40 assemblers; assign labor using the plan and skill matrix; ensure break/coverage and training.
• Deliver the plan: Execute daily schedule; manage WIP, line balance, and constraints; drive recovery actions when behind.
• Quality: Ensure builds meet specs/prints/standard work; lead containment and rework response; communicate issues to Quality/Engineering.
• Test & rework flow: Coordinate functional/in-circuit/HV test (as applicable); manage first-fail troubleshooting and rework/repair queues.
• Traceability & records: Ensure travelers/build records, serial capture, labels, and system transactions are accurate and audit-ready.
• Materials flow: Coordinate kitting/point-of-use availability; enforce handling/FIFO/traceability; escalate shortages.
• Equipment readiness: Ensure fixtures, torque tools, and test equipment are available and calibrated/qualified (as applicable).
• Continuous improvement: Drive 5S/standard work/kaizen; support engineering change implementation and sustainment.
• End-of-Shift Security & Shift Oversight: Ensure all production lines and assigned areas are properly secured at the end of the shift, including completion of shutdown checks, securing controlled materials, and verifying doors and alarm systems per established procedures. Document completion of all required checks. Provide overall operational oversight during the shift, supporting Warehouse, Quality, Testing, and Manufacturing functions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial technology, electronics, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 1+ year leading people (lead, trainer, or supervisor), preferably in electronics, power electronics, PCBA, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through production leads (span of control similar to ~60 assemblers / ~2 leads) in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of ESD controls and disciplined adherence to workmanship and standard work expectations.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings/schematics, BOMs, and production documentation (as applicable).
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to communicate issues using data (first-pass yield, defects, downtime, schedule attainment).
• Proficiency with computer applications and production systems (ERP/MRP/MES, spreadsheets, dashboards) or ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Test, Maintenance, and Materials.
• Ability to work 2nd shift schedule (2:30 PM–11:00 PM) and support overtime/weekends as business needs require.