Operations Supervisor, EMS

Electronic Instrumentation & Technology•Danville, VA

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities within a fast-paced Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) contract manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient workflow, adherence to quality standards, and on-time delivery of products while maintaining a safe and organized manufacturing floor. The Operations Supervisor leads production personnel, coordinates with cross-functional teams, and supports continuous improvement efforts to meet customer and operational objectives.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within EMS or electronics assembly.
Working knowledge of SMT, THT, PCB assembly, and electronic test processes.
Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day production operations including SMT, THT, PCB assembly, box build, and test processes.
Coordinate daily production schedules and priorities to support on-time delivery commitments.
Monitor key production metrics such as throughput, yield, labor efficiency, and schedule adherence; address issues impacting performance.
Assign work, balance labor resources, and adjust staffing or production priorities as needed to meet changing customer or production requirements.
Work closely with engineering, materials, quality, and program management teams to resolve production issues and support customer programs.
Provide leadership, training, and direction to production leads, operators, and technicians.
Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable IPC standards, and workplace safety requirements.
Maintain strict adherence to company policies related to ITAR, export control, documentation, and traceability requirements.
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment, including implementation of 5S practices.
Identify production issues or bottlenecks and escalate or implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce waste.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within the production area.
Assist with New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and work instruction development.