Production Supervisor (Crystal Manufacturing / Discrete Test)

Microchip Technology Inc. • Mount Holly Springs, PA

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About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to support crystal manufacturing and discrete test at its Mount Holly Springs facility. The role supervises production staff and organizes and monitors workflows to meet production schedules and ensure on-time delivery to external customers. The supervisor is responsible for employee safety, productivity, workmanship, attendance, payroll, and overall performance, and provides leadership through employee development, training, coaching, and empowerment.

The supervisor works with other supervisors, management, and process, design, and quality engineering teams as needed. The role promotes Microchip’s Guiding Values, culture, and Open Door Policy; supports consistent adherence to company practices, policies, and procedures; and drives continuous improvement, quality improvement, cost reduction, lean manufacturing initiatives, cross-training, and succession planning.

This position requires access to technology controlled by U.S. export laws. Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). The position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship. Travel is listed as 0%–25%.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing setting.
• Two to four years of supervisory experience or a bachelor’s degree in business or engineering is preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid problem-solving, organization, documentation, and writing skills.
• Creative thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, internet access, and email.
• Knowledge of professional ethics, including confidentiality policy.
• Knowledge of team building and ability to resolve conflicts, meet deadlines, manage production activities, and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective leadership skills, including performance management and career development of production staff.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), due to U.S. export-control access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, high-volume and high-mix/customized products, and/or mass customization of products.
• A bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or two to four years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff and organize and monitor workflows to meet production schedules and on-time delivery to external customers.
• Communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, and appraise employee performance to achieve manufacturing results.
• Oversee employee safety, productivity, workmanship, attendance, payroll, and overall performance.
• Work with supervisors, management, process engineering, design engineering, and quality engineering as needed.
• Develop, train, coach, inspire, and empower production staff.
• Model Microchip’s Guiding Values and culture and support and encourage the Open Door Policy.
• Support company practices, policies, and procedures and ensure they are followed consistently.
• Drive continuous and quality-related improvements and cost reduction through process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and other operational improvements.
• Promote and facilitate employee cross-training and succession planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed