Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Broadcom•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages employees of high performance process team(s) so that short and long-term production commitments and process development plans can be met and/or exceeded. Responsible for actively managing multiple Fab and Test production lines for optimum throughput while exhibiting and communicating a strong advocacy for safe working practices and quality of product. Participates in cross-functional projects communicating and working closely with a peer supervisor group and other representatives from the manufacturing support teams. Responsible for team(s) typically consisting of 10-25 persons. Teams work in cleanroom and ESD environments where various products for wireless devices are fabricated and tested. Training plan for the supervisor may include a rotation of in-Fab/Test hands-on execution of operating processes and procedures. Responsible to provide leadership to the team and facilitate the development and implementation of training plans and strategies to meet business commitments. Responsible for timely performance management and facilitates continuous learning and process improvement. Teams work 12-hour Alternative Work Schedules. This is a salaried position that may include working Saturdays and/or Sundays. The supervisor will exhibit flexibility in their work schedule as some training and regular on-going responsibilities may occur or extend outside of the assigned shift hours. Management has the discretion to periodically review supervisor roles and assignments as business need dictates and adjust as necessary. Current opening is for a night shift schedule working Sun, Mon, Tue, and alternating Wed from 5:45pm-6:00am.

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of overall manufacturing experience, including 2 years in a team lead or people management role.
Associate degree or equivalent related work experience is preferred.
Solid communication skills.
Basic project management skills.
Proficient people management skills.

Responsibilities

Manages employees of high performance process team(s) so that short and long-term production commitments and process development plans can be met and/or exceeded.
Actively manages multiple Fab and Test production lines for optimum throughput while exhibiting and communicating a strong advocacy for safe working practices and quality of product.
Participates in cross-functional projects communicating and working closely with a peer supervisor group and other representatives from the manufacturing support teams.
Provides leadership to the team and facilitates the development and implementation of training plans and strategies to meet business commitments.
Responsible for timely performance management and facilitates continuous learning and process improvement.
Coach and facilitate team’s interpersonal conflict resolution, team decision making and group problem solving.
Facilitate teams utilizing a variety of techniques dealing with group issues, defining group norms, and proposing methods to help team focus on and meeting their objectives.
Facilitate according to Broadcom objectives, policies and guidelines.
Work with teams to understand dynamic customer needs and meet business fundamentals.
Help develop skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional groups (i.e. EIG, Eng., etc…).
Facilitate the development and adoption of the organizations vision, mission, beliefs, values and principles.
Manage quality of work produced.
Champion the "standardization" of work practices across shifts, functions and teams.
Encourage re-use of proven processes or practices.
Help teams develop and use effective processes.
Challenge teams to accelerate their growth and development.
Provide objective feedback to teams as an outside observer - strengths/weaknesses.
Provide and encourage team self-assessment.
Help teams complete and act on results of audits.