SMT Production Supervisor

SYSGRATION AMERICA CORPORATION•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely production of high-quality products. The role supervises production personnel supporting Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), and/or Box Build assembly operations, while driving continuous improvement, productivity, quality, and employee engagement. The supervisor coordinates staffing and production schedules, monitors operational performance, and works with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to address changing schedules, material shortages, equipment downtime, and quality issues. The position also supports process improvements, employee development, compliance, production documentation, and inventory accuracy.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
Experience with SMT, PCBA, and/or Box Build manufacturing operations.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong understanding of SMT manufacturing processes, pick-and-place equipment, reflow soldering, AOI inspection, through-hole assembly, and final assembly and box build operations.
Experience reading production schedules, work instructions, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment.
Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and ESD standards.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and data-driven decision making.
Strong time-management skills, adaptability, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training or certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
Lead teams supporting SMT, through-hole, final assembly, box build, testing, and packaging operations.
Coordinate staffing, work assignments, cross-training, and overtime to meet production schedules.
Monitor production output and respond to schedule changes, material shortages, equipment downtime, or quality issues.
Coordinate execution of production schedules with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality departments.
Drive continuous improvement focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimization using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Monitor KPIs including production efficiency, First Pass Yield, On-Time Delivery, scrap and rework, labor utilization, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities to production personnel.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular performance feedback and training.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards, ESD requirements, and company quality procedures.
Ensure operators follow standardized work instructions, safety procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
Partner with Quality Engineering to investigate nonconforming product, implement corrective actions, and reduce recurring defects.
Work with Process Engineering to support new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization.
Maintain accurate production records, labor reporting, and manufacturing documentation.
Support inventory accuracy through proper material handling and production reporting.
Foster teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.