Manufacturing Floor Supervisor – Semiconductor Capital Equipment
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on, people-focused Manufacturing Floor Supervisor to lead daily production operations for our semiconductor capital-equipment manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment and who is passionate about developing talent, optimizing processes, and ensuring projects are delivered with precision and efficiency. As the Manufacturing Floor Supervisor, you will oversee a team of 10–15 skilled technicians and assemblers, manage floor resources, and ensure that labor hours are accurately tracked, analyzed, and optimized across all active projects. You will play a critical role in scaling our operational capabilities as the company grows.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or complex electromechanical systems.
- 2+ years of leadership experience managing production teams.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, labor planning, and resource allocation.
- Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, build documentation, and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing company environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing technicians and assemblers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Conduct regular coaching sessions, performance reviews, and skills-development planning.
- Ensure cross-training to build a flexible, resilient workforce capable of supporting shifting production priorities.
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Allocate labor across multiple concurrent projects.
- Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to support troubleshooting, workflow alignment, and team engagement.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve build issues and maintain production flow.
- Monitor, track, and analyze labor hours for each project, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement.
- Implement strategies to reduce non-value-added time and improve labor efficiency without compromising quality.
- Provide weekly reporting on labor utilization, project progress, and resource constraints.
- Drive improvements in build processes, documentation, and workflow to enhance throughput and reduce rework.
- Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and standard work.
- Collaborate with Production Support Engineering to refine build instructions, BOM accuracy, and manufacturability.
- Ensure the production floor is organized, safe, and compliant with company and industry standards.
- Partner with Supply Chain to manage material availability and minimize production delays.
- Participate in production planning meetings and contribute to schedule development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
