Production Shift Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Beacon EmbeddedWorks•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is hiring a full-time, on-site Production Shift Supervisor for its second-shift manufacturing team. The supervisor leads an assigned manufacturing team and oversees its day-to-day activities, development, and performance. The role is accountable for the quality, safety, and quantity of production output in accordance with quality standards and customer expectations, and includes supervising, training, and motivating production personnel. Team members may work across several manufacturing areas, and this is a hands-on position that requires work in SMT, test, and quality inspection as needed. The supervisor directs production of printed circuit assemblies and coordinates staffing, equipment, work procedures, schedules, assignments, and production sequences. Responsibilities include monitoring production and quality reports, safety and plant security, employee attendance and performance, and adherence to Beacon’s quality system. The supervisor collaborates with other team leaders and management to address workflow, priorities, and employee concerns, and works to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency. The schedule is typically Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with some flexibility. More than 40 hours per week may sometimes be necessary, and occasional overtime may be needed.

Requirements

Two to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Fundamental knowledge of ERP systems.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of electronics manufacturing.
High proficiency with Microsoft PC-based software, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical or supervisory role.
SMT experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage an assigned Manufacturing Team, including day-to-day activities, development, growth, and performance management.
Direct and coordinate employees engaged in producing printed circuit assemblies, including work involving surface-mount processes, wave soldering, inspection, soldering and repair, electronic assembly, and inspection and test cells.
Review production schedules and orders to determine staffing, equipment requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments; manage priority conflicts as needed.
Analyze production, quality-control, maintenance, and other operational reports to identify production problems and ensure shift employees follow the company quality system.
Monitor employee safety and plant security during the shift.
Establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences; coordinate workflow with other team leaders and assign personnel to meet production schedules.
Monitor product quality and process definition and pursue improvements.
Work in SMT or Test as needed throughout the day, and perform SMT, test, and quality-inspection work as required.
Monitor employee attendance and job performance and conduct performance appraisals.
Work with management or subordinates to resolve employee problems, complaints, or grievances; provide input on recognition, performance issues, and discipline.
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Operate, set up, and make routine adjustments to equipment and processes in the work unit.
Support and demonstrate company core values; interact positively and professionally with employees and customers; maintain reliable attendance; work safely; complete required training; and perform other assigned duties.