Supervisor, Manufacturing

Hologic•Newark, DE

9d•$79,800 - $132,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Manufacturing directs production activities to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives. The role prioritizes production schedules based on product introductions, equipment efficiency, and material availability; plans and administers procedures and budgets; and develops schedules and staffing requirements. The supervisor selects, develops, and evaluates personnel and provides immediate supervision to a group of employees, advising and becoming actively involved as needed to meet schedules and resolve problems. Work is guided by established objectives, policies, procedures, and practices, and is reviewed by management for achievement of objectives. The position monitors daily operations and requires full knowledge of its assigned functional area. The incumbent oversees the department and works with Group Leads, manufacturing associates, engineering teams, management, and other functions to improve engagement, quality, cost efficiency, production capability, and end-to-end performance. The role supports production planning and budgets, analyzes KPIs, implements specification changes, and ensures production volumes align with plans. It transfers process knowledge through SOPs and operator training, contributes to new product introduction projects, and promotes compliance through effective investigation and resolution of manufacturing non-conformances and CAPA. The supervisor also works with the department manager to implement lean manufacturing and recruits, leads, and develops department personnel. The role involves work in manufacturing environments that may include clean rooms, controlled environments, and dark rooms. Physical activities include sitting, handling objects or controls, standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds. The work may involve moving mechanical parts, vibration, moderate noise, hazardous materials, potential blood exposure, high-voltage electronics, and radiation. Safety shoes with impact and compression protection are required in designated areas. Travel may be required as specified by the organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience with manufacturing scheduling and working in a lean manufacturing environment.
Experience with high-precision mechanical and electrical industrial products.
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including attracting, leading, and developing talent.
Ability to anticipate and resolve conflicts while leveraging team members’ strengths to enhance engagement.
Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) principles.
Working knowledge of industrial engineering concepts.
Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stand; walk; reach; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
Ability to lift, move, and carry products weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work in environments involving potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moderate noise, hazardous chemicals or other materials, blood, high-voltage electronics, and radiation.
Ability to work in a clean room, controlled environment, and/or dark room.
Wear safety shoes with impact and compression protection in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

AA/AS degree preferred.
BA/BS degree preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

Oversee the department and its operations.
Collaborate with Group Leads and manufacturing associates to improve team engagement, product quality, and cost efficiency.
Review, evaluate, and implement changes and specification requirements.
Ensure product manufacturing volumes align with provided production plans.
Participate in developing forecasts and budgets.
Drive systematic improvements by analyzing KPIs and other performance data.
Work with manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, and management to improve cycle time, tool availability, and product or process yield.
Transfer process know-how to manufacturing by creating SOPs and training production operators.
Partner with other functional teams to improve and develop manufacturing capabilities for current and future production.
Participate in NPI projects and support introduction of new products and production concepts from design through volume production.
Promote a compliance-based culture and ensure timely, effective investigation, root cause identification, and resolution of manufacturing non-conformances, including CAPA plans.
Work with the department manager to develop and implement lean manufacturing across the organization.
Build cross-functional relationships with areas such as Supply Chain, R&D, Sourcing, and Finance to drive improvements.
Recruit, lead, and develop department personnel.
Develop production schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to support efficient department operations.