Supv 1, Manufacturing

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation•Eaton, OH

About The Position

Silfex’s Manufacturing Supervisor delivers department and organizational results by coaching employees, building effective teams, and fostering a performance-driven culture. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the role is accountable for meeting or exceeding production, delivery, quality, cost, and safety targets within assigned value streams through efficient use of equipment and personnel. The supervisor plans and directs production activities, supports customer satisfaction, and works with engineering, quality, and maintenance to reduce scrap and machine downtime. The role also develops and cross-trains employees and champions Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methods to improve performance. The supervisor coordinates manufacturing work cells and value streams, executes production schedules, monitors workflows and performance metrics, maintains supplies and work-in-process, and ensures timely data collection and ERP transactions. They communicate shift metrics and project updates, address barriers to daily goals, and promote compliance with procedures, training, safety, and quality requirements. The role includes coaching and providing feedback to employees, identifying training needs, supporting continuous improvement, and maintaining a safe, organized work area. The position requires an associate degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience; three to five years of manufacturing experience; and one to three years of supervisory or team-lead experience, or an equivalent combination. A bachelor’s degree, Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent, and additional leadership and performance-management experience are preferred. The work involves regular standing, walking, and hand use; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and regular lifting up to 25 pounds; and exposure to strong magnetic fields in the crystal-growing area, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally wet or humid conditions. The work environment has a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Three to five years of manufacturing experience and one to three years of supervisory or team-lead experience, or an equivalent combination of experience.
Demonstrated history of driving sustained, high-value continuous improvement using Lean tools.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-form instructions; assess drawings and specifications; and apply them to safety and product-quality decisions.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and interfacing with ERP software.
Experience entering data into quality or productivity tracking software or performing transactions in an ERP system.
Ability to use software on CNC machines and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Safety- and quality-minded, with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to provide reinforcing and corrective feedback that drives positive behavior change and results.
Demonstrated ability to develop individual talent, identify strengths, and use flexibility and cross-training to build high-performing, self-directed manufacturing teams.
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to the pace of work in a manufacturing area.
Ability to perform successfully with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing reports and drafting work instructions or job aids.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience with direct responsibility for team performance.
Experience documenting performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and performance warnings.

Responsibilities

Set individual and team performance goals that support department metrics.
Organize, prioritize, and delegate work to meet daily output targets.
Understand department workflows and how department metrics support the annual operating plan.
Model ownership and compliance, conduct periodic audits, maintain current employee training, and review and update procedures, policies, onboarding plans, and standard work as needed.
Execute manufacturing schedules based on management and customer requirements, and ensure products are manufactured on schedule, to quality standards, and at the lowest possible cost.
Identify actual and potential barriers to daily goals and work proactively to eliminate them or minimize their impact.
Work with Team Leads and the Value Stream Manager on safety, quality, throughput, and scheduling issues; collaborate with engineering, quality control, metrology, and other support functions to resolve manufacturing issues.
Champion continuous improvement using standard work and Lean and Six Sigma methods; coach employees, facilitate workflow training, follow up on action items, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Assist the Value Stream Manager with department metrics, performance-monitoring methods, data analysis, gemba walks, and metric review meetings.
Monitor and maintain consumable inventories and adequate work-in-process for processing resources.
Ensure daily collection of safety, quality, delivery, and cost data and timely execution of ERP transactions.
Communicate shift metrics, opportunities, and project status to the team, oncoming shift counterpart, supervisor, engineering, and others identified in the shift communication plan.
Motivate employees and provide timely reinforcing and corrective feedback; use coaching and employee discipline guidelines to manage performance.
Identify employee and supervisor training needs, develop tracking matrices, establish training sessions, and train new employees to support production efficiency.
Maintain working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and apply applicable quality and operating procedures.
Promote workplace safety by following and modeling company safety policies, promptly reporting incidents or unsafe conditions, and wearing required PPE.
Communicate effectively and respectfully to foster teamwork and collaboration across the organization.
Apply lean manufacturing concepts and 5S, support continuous improvement, and maintain workplace organization and cleanliness while escalating maintenance issues.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.