Manufacturing Supervisor - Swing Shift (M-F 2:00PM to 10:30PM)

N'Light Agency•Hillsboro, OR

33d•$81,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). We're looking for a motivated leader with proven experience in fast-paced production environments, skilled at launching new products and driving continuous improvements. The Manufacturing Supervisor manages all production activities and team performance during the swing shift (Monday-Friday, 2:00PM-10:30PM). Summary The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees all aspects of production activities and performance during their assigned shift, supporting a high-velocity fabrication team. Key responsibilities include supervising team members to ensure safety, development, and training; allocating resources effectively; fostering positive team morale; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to enhance product quality and achieve throughput and cost targets. This role requires daily interaction with Operations team members, manufacturing support teams, product line leaders, and Development Engineering personnel.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment with a record of increasing job complexity and hands-on problem-solving ability, including 2+ years as a shift supervisor
Hands-on assembly, precision fabrication, and product quality performance testing experience
Experience with LEAN and 5-S implementation and maintenance
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrate an unwavering dedication to safety of yourself, your team, and all of those around you
Ability to communicate (written and verbal) and listen effectively at all levels of the organization.
Experience investigating and leading solutions to resolve manufacturing constraint issues
Proven ability to work with a diverse team and across various functional groups
Proven ability to drive continuous-improvement approach to production solutions to operational challenges are implemented
Ability to work within clean room and ESD environments, where various products are fabricated and tested
Ability to work effectively with a wide array of personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences is a plus
Electronics/optics supervisory or management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervises approximately 20+ member team on shift; including manufacturing specialists, leads and technicians
Ensures safe work environment for all employees; reinforces safety culture, supports incident investigations, and participates in ergonomic evaluations
Identifies staffing needs and assists in capacity planning with area management
Investigates and leads solutions to manufacturing constraint issues.
Provides leadership through effective communication, coaching, training, and development
Ensures compliance with Company policies and applicable laws, leads by example
Assigns and directs work, coordinates workflow through multiple departments and across shifts
Conducts employee corrective actions, resolves complaints and conflicts, and participates in investigations in coordination with the Operations Leadership and Human Resources
Responsible for employee performance management; motivates and facilitates continuous learning and development, conducts annual performance appraisals, and provides timely feedback and recognition
Monitors and approves employee time and attendance records in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
Develops, implements, and analyzes actions to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and quality levels, and takes the appropriate corrective actions to meet goals, quality standards, safety, and cost objectives
Ensures conformance to established processes and procedures
Leads and reports out in daily manufacturing meetings
Leads LEAN, 5-S, value stream mapping, and continuous flow activity

Benefits

6% Swing Shift differential
Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
10 paid Holidays
Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
Tuition Assistance Program
Pet Insurance