Supervisor, Manufacturing

Hologic • Newark, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Manufacturing directs and monitors production-area activities to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives. The role prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material availability; plans and administers procedures and budgets; and develops schedules and manpower requirements. The supervisor selects, develops, and evaluates personnel, provides immediate supervision and guidance to employees, and may become actively involved in resolving problems and meeting schedules. Work is performed within established policies and procedures, with management reviewing results against objectives.

The role oversees the department, collaborates with Group Leads and manufacturing associates to improve engagement, product quality, and cost efficiency, and ensures manufacturing volumes align with production plans. It drives systematic improvement through KPI and performance-data analysis, supports manufacturing capability development and new product introduction, and promotes compliance through effective investigation and resolution of manufacturing non-conformances. The supervisor also partners across functions to advance process improvements and develops department personnel.

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, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to attract, lead, and develop talent.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve conflicts and use team members’ strengths to enhance engagement.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles.
• Working knowledge of industrial engineering concepts.
• Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department and collaborate with Group Leads and manufacturing associates to improve engagement, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• Review, evaluate, and implement changes and specification requirements.
• Ensure product manufacturing volumes align with production plans.
• Participate in developing forecasts and budgets.
• Drive systematic improvements using KPIs and other performance data.
• Work with manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, and management to improve cycle time, tool availability, and product and process yield.
• Transfer process knowledge to manufacturing by creating SOPs and training production operators.
• Partner with other functional teams to improve and develop manufacturing capabilities for existing and future production.
• Participate in NPI projects and drive new products and production concepts from design through volume production.
• Promote a compliance-based culture and ensure timely 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 teams such as Supply Chain, R&D, Sourcing, and Finance to drive end-to-end improvements.
• Recruit, lead, and develop department personnel.
• Direct production activities, prioritize production schedules, and develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets, make budget recommendations, and, at higher levels, control capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training upon joining and continued development and training throughout the career.
• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus scheme; the role is bonus eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree