MPA Production Supervisor

Employee Magnets•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The MPA Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Dual In-line Package (DIP) production lines. This role ensures that production schedules are met, quality standards are upheld, and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented. The supervisor will lead and motivate production staff, manage processes and equipment, enforce quality and compliance, drive continuous improvement, and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, business administration, or related fields
Minimum 4+ years in a manufacturing environment setting with 2 years minimum in a leadership role
Knowledge of SMT/DIP/MPA processes and equipment
Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Supervise SMT/DIP line and/or Material Preparation Area (MPA) operations including setup, run, and shutdown
Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of work orders on-time
Ensuring the production WIP quantity and its aging is within the target
Coordinate with planning and engineering teams to resolve material or process issues
Lead and motivate production staff to meet daily goals
Ensures that production operators and leaders are trained on equipment, processes, and safety
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching
Form and Lead the Production department's M360 dialogue meeting
Ensures that the production line is ready by coordinating with the support departments such as PMC, PSE, QA, PME, TC, etc.
Escalate issues affecting the production line efficiency, quality and productivity
Enforce quality standards including IPC-A-610 and ISO related
Review real time quality yield reports and escalate to the related department for support
Ensure traceability and documentation compliance
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency
Participate in Lean and Kaizen initiatives
Track and analyze production issues and drive root cause resolution
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and 6S principles
Address and document safety concerns promptly