Production Technician Supervisor - First Shift

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is looking for experienced and highly motivated Production Supervisors to join their team. The Production Supervisor role will be responsible for leading a high performing team consisting of a multitude of different technician and welding skill sets. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, exceptional people skills, and a passion for always improving. They’ll be working cross functionally with other internal members to develop and manage production team members. The hours for this role are 5:00 am - 2:45 pm Monday - Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a formal leadership role in a manufacturing setting
Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a variety of technical skills such as, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring
Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical and electrical drawings, manuals, and reports.
Proficiency with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
Commitment to safety and quality with the ability to communicate this to your team
Strong level of accountability for yourself and your team
Ability to take directions from managers and work independently
Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, environment with daily changes
Excellent communication (written and verbal) to your team, articulating in a leadership manner
Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work
Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating assemblies in 3D CAD software is a plus
Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus

Responsibilities

Hire & supervise a team of Production technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts and assemblies
Execute on production plans, priorities, and schedules provided by manufacturing management and planning
Organize daily task lists and workflow by assigning responsibilities to the proper people
Lead cross-functional daily stand-up meetings with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery.
Write daily updates and quality reports
Establish safety plans and protocols (working closely with EHSS) and work area cleanliness standards and ensure they are met by all technicians
Run training programs for key team skill sets & processes
Manage and approve timecards and perform biannual reviews for all direct reports.
Manage personnel issues in partnership with Human Resources
Perform R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight
Perform production hardware builds according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement