Supervisor, Production

Semtech•Colorado Springs, CO

13d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Semtech Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Colorado Springs manufacturing facility. The supervisor leads the production workforce supporting advanced packaging of wafer- and die-level silicon products, coordinating with Operations and Production Management to understand current demand and upcoming organizational needs. The role sets daily production goals and operator priorities, identifies obstacles, and seeks support from management, engineering, or maintenance to resolve them. The supervisor directly manages operators, applies company policies, and reports violations to HR. In addition to leading the team, the supervisor must be able to perform operator functions and operate automatic or semi-automatic manufacturing machines, including robotic assembly equipment. This is a night-shift role, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The supervisor supports safe, timely, cost-effective manufacturing while meeting production, quality, and cost objectives. The position also requires working in a clean room, following clean-room protocols, and understanding safe chemical handling practices. Production Supervisors are non-exempt and eligible for quarterly bonuses and shift differentials, if applicable. The stated pay range is $55,000 to $70,000.

Requirements

2–5 years of operator experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Broad training in a related field, generally acquired through college-level education or work-related experience.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to work compressed shifts and potentially attend meetings or classes on unscheduled days.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to stand for a 12-hour shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Strong knowledge of assembly, testing, and packaging processes, and quality management principles.
Leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate, coach, and train team members according to individual learning needs.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Mechanical aptitude, vision and finger dexterity, and attention to detail.
Ability to read and comprehend component-part markings and polarity.
Ability to interpret engineering documentation and work instructions.
Professional and positive communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time and priorities effectively.
Ability to operate a variety of automatic or semi-automatic manufacturing machines, including robotic assembly equipment.
Ability to direct operators in accordance with company policy and report violations to HR.

Responsibilities

Work with the Production Manager on manufacturing matters to ensure safe, on-time, cost-effective manufacturing execution and delivery.
Ensure production-area activities meet production goals and support quality and cost objectives.
Resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs, and potential schedule interruptions; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Select and develop personnel; communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, appraise, and review job contributions.
Maintain a safe, incident- and injury-free work environment by following and enforcing standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Work in a clean room, follow clean-room protocols, and apply safe chemical-handling practices.
Maintain knowledge of all OPs and CARs for audits.
Write work instructions and operating procedures as needed and oversee production-department training requirements.
Interface with engineering, management, and maintenance.
Set up and operate assigned production equipment to achieve quality, efficiency, and productivity goals.
Identify defects according to applicable workmanship standards.
Maintain reports reflecting scheduling, methods, support performance, and process procedures.
Perform and direct 5S activities.
Oversee daily passdowns from the previous shift.
Perform Production Technician duties when other shift duties do not take precedence.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Lead operators in accordance with company policy and report policy violations to HR.