Manufacturing Supervisor- Thurs-Sat- bi Wed 5:00P-5:15A

nLIGHT•Vancouver, WA

6d•$86,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Manufacturing Supervisors oversee all aspects of assigned-shift performance, focusing on nLIGHT’s Vancouver wafer fab and singulation/packaging manufacturing line. The role manages teams in a high-mix manufacturing environment, with responsibility for safety, team development and training, staffing, continuous improvement, product quality, throughput, cost targets, and team morale. The supervisor works daily with Operations support teams, Product Line leaders, and Development Engineering to support high-velocity fabrication operations. The opening is for the D shift, working Thursdays through Saturdays and every other Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 a.m. Training will take place on day shift for approximately six weeks. The supervisor leads a team of approximately 20 or more manufacturing specialists, leads, and technicians. The role requires working 12-hour shifts in cleanroom and ESD environments. The position may be classified as Manufacturing Supervisor I, paid $31.00–$42.00 per hour, or Manufacturing Supervisor II, paid $86,000–$100,000 annually. Salary level depends on experience, education, and skills. Benefits vary by level and include a target cash bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment, with increasing job complexity and hands-on problem-solving experience.
At least two years of experience in a supervisory role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated dedication to the safety of oneself, the team, and others.
Effective written and verbal communication and listening skills at all organizational levels.
Ability to work with a diverse team and across functional groups.
Experience implementing and maintaining LEAN and 5-S.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in response to operational challenges.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts in cleanroom and ESD environments.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control regulations: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

Electronics or optics supervisory/management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.

Responsibilities

Supervise a shift team of approximately 20 or more manufacturing specialists, leads, and technicians.
Ensure a safe work environment, reinforce a proactive safety culture, support incident investigations, and participate in ergonomic evaluations.
Train, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; and recognize employee contributions.
Coach and counsel employees, and coordinate recommendations or assistance regarding discipline, investigations, complaints, and conflict resolution with the Operations Director and Human Resources.
Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Manage employee performance, motivate team members, and facilitate continuous learning and development.
Develop, implement, and analyze approved actions to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and quality, and take corrective action to meet goals and quality, safety, and cost objectives.
Ensure conformance to established processes and procedures.
Monitor and approve employee time and attendance records, following federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
Provide leadership through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
Identify staffing needs and assist area management with capacity planning.
Train, develop, and manage team members to achieve output goals.
Lead and report out in daily manufacturing meetings.
Lead LEAN, 5-S, value stream mapping, and continuous-flow activities.

Benefits

Target cash bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages, depending on level.
120 hours of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.
Eligibility for health benefits on the first day of the month after the start date.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including prescription and orthodontia coverage, with employee-paid premiums as low as $40 per pay period.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Aflac supplemental insurance.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Jury duty and bereavement leave pay.
Tuition assistance.
Pet insurance.