Production Supervisor, Wound Film Capacitors

Xcimer Energy•Tucson, AZ

11d•$93,500 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Xcimer Energy is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the wound film capacitor line at their Tucson, Arizona facility. This role is crucial for storing and delivering the energy for Xcimer's pulsed-power laser drivers. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality to contribute to the future of energy. This position involves owning the safety, quality, and output of the capacitor line.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
At least two years directly supervising hourly production employees.
Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to write a clear work instruction.
Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and solve complex production problems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and with a manufacturing execution system (MES) or ERP (Xcimer uses Boltline).
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Must be able to satisfy Xcimer's pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics, capacitors, or precision manufacturing.
Film and foil capacitor manufacturing
High-voltage capacitor production
Winding operations
Vacuum drying and impregnation processes
Electrical testing
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
ISO 9001 quality systems
Root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Metallization by twin-wire arc or flame spray, and swaging
Resin potting or oil-filled capacitor assembly
Pulsed power, high-energy-density, or Marx generator applications
Standing up a new production line, or scaling one from pilot build to rate, including building an operator qualification program from scratch
A modern cloud MES such as Boltline

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct daily manufacturing activities to meet the weekly build plan, ensuring kitted, sequenced work is available.
Execute structured daily management systems, including production tier meetings, visual controls, and escalation processes.
Ensure strict adherence to standard work, setup sheets, run parameters, and stage inspections as documented in Boltline work plans and work cards.
Maintain schedule attainment by resolving bottlenecks, managing priorities, and deploying labor effectively.
Sequence work around the line's long fixed-cycle operations, planning Work In Progress (WIP) to keep vacuum drying and impregnation tanks loaded.
Ensure all production records, logs, and sign-offs are completed accurately and on time in Boltline, against the correct work plan revision.
Lead, develop, and supervise production leads, machine operators, assemblers, and technicians.
Own the operator training matrix, qualifying operators, maintaining training records, and managing Boltline group membership.
Conduct regular coaching, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations.
Enforce attendance, time management, operating discipline, and performance standards.
Forecast headcount against production ramp, build the technician pipeline, interview, and onboard new hires.
Ensure all products meet company specifications and customer requirements through disciplined in-process controls.
Work closely with Quality Assurance to drive root cause analysis, defect containment, and root cause corrective action (RCCA).
Lead weekly quality reviews to track trends, assign owners, and verify issue closure.
Monitor scrap, rework, yield, and variability, reducing out-of-tolerance conditions.
Own the flow of electrical acceptance testing (including HiPot) and make disposition calls on failed units.
Convert tribal knowledge into documented, repeatable, and verified standard work and work instructions in Boltline.
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, flow improvement, and productivity gains.
Reduce process variation through Statistical Process Control (SPC), data analysis, and structured problem-solving.
Implement improvements with clear sustainment plans, including audits, training, and documented controls.
Support new product introductions and process development activities with Engineering and the Technology Development Program (TDP).
Re-qualify operators and revalidate standard work on every manufacturing process change.
Contribute to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and close associated actions.
Audit operator compliance with standard work, documentation, run sheets, and checklists.
Enforce daily operator care routines and equipment checklists.
Ensure machines have documented setup parameters, maintenance requirements, and operating limits.
Partner with Maintenance for timely preventive maintenance compliance and spare parts management.
Support evaluations of new tools, machines, or automation opportunities with Production Engineering.
Maintain a safe and orderly working environment through structured daily safety walk-throughs.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Enforce proper use of PPE, lockout-tagout procedures, machine guarding, and material handling practices.
Lead safety incident investigations and track RCCA to closure.
Sustain 5S standards to improve safety, organization, and equipment reliability.
Coordinate material availability and readiness with Purchasing and Inventory Control.
Enforce accurate material issuance, traceability, labeling, and lot control procedures.
Monitor WIP levels to maintain flow while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
Ensure proper material handling, storage conditions, and First-In, First-Out (FIFO) discipline, especially for dielectric film and foil.