The Production Supervisor leads a team of assemblers, leads, and inspectors to safely produce high-quality electronic components and subassemblies in a manual, labor-intensive environment. This role plans daily workloads, balances lines, enforces ESD/quality standards, removes bottlenecks, and drives continuous improvement to meet output, cost, and delivery targets.
Key Responsibilities:
People Leadership & Daily Management
· Lead, coach, and schedule a team of [40–60] production associates across manual assembly, team leads, testing, and visual inspection.
· Conduct daily start-up meetings (safety, quality alerts, build plan, headcount), assign work, and rebalance stations to hit takt/time goals.
· Train cross-functional skills (e.g., IPC-A-610 workmanship, ESD handling, hand tools, and best practices); maintain skills matrix.
· Monitor attendance, performance, and behavior; provide feedback, recognition, and corrective actions where needed.
· Safety & Compliance
· Enforce OSHA, ESD controls (ANSI/ESD S20.20), PPE, lockout/tagout, and ergonomic best practices.
· Lead incident response, near-miss reporting, and weekly safety audits; drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Quality Assurance
· Ensure adherence to work instructions, BOMs, drawings, IPC-A-610/620 workmanship standards, and customer/regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001).
· Perform first-article checks, in-process audits, and final visual inspections; escalate non-conformances and lead root-cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa).
· Contain defects, coordinate rework, and verify effectiveness of corrective actions; track FPY and DPPM.
Production Planning & Execution
· Convert daily/weekly build plans to station-level assignments; maintain WIP flow and minimize changeover losses in manual lines.
· Ensure materials availability (kanban, kitting, point-of-use), tool readiness (calibration, tip condition), and workstation 5S.
· Track and report output vs. plan, takt adherence, labor utilization, and downtime; remove constraints proactively.
Continuous Improvement (Lean)
· Apply Lean methods for manual processes: 5S, standardized work, visual management, line balancing, motion/waste reduction.
· Lead kaizen events focused on ergonomic improvements, setup reduction, and defect prevention (poka-yoke).
· Maintain and improve work instructions, visual aids, and training materials.
Documentation & Systems
· Record production data in MES/ERP (e.g., work orders, scrap, rework, labor booking); ensure lot traceability and device history records.
· Maintain training records, skill certifications, inspection logs, and ESD audit results
Education/Experience:
· Bachelor's degree (related field)
· 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing process management or NPI environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Strong knowledge of manual assembly, visual inspection, and ESD handling.
· Familiarity with IPC-A-610 (and/or IPC-J-STD-001) standards; certification is a plus.
· Experience with Lean/5S, standard work, basic root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
· Proficiency with production systems (MES/ERP), basic spreadsheet/reporting skills, and shop-floor documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
· IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 Certified Specialist/Trainer.
· Experience in high-mix/low-volume environments or NPI ramps.
· Knowledge of test processes (ICT/functional test), torque drivers, and precision hand tools.
· ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 familiarity; CAPA and internal audit experience.
· Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish) in multicultural shop-floor settings.
Core Competencies:
· Team leadership & coaching in a hands-on environment
· Attention to detail and workmanship quality
· Problem solving & decision-making under time pressure
· Communication (clear, respectful, and timely)
· Planning, prioritization, and line balancing
· Safety mindset and accountability
Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
· Stand, walk, and perform fine motor tasks for extended periods; lift up to 30–40 lbs occasionally.
· Frequent use of microscopes, tweezers, soldering irons, torque tools, and small fixtures.
· Work in ESD-controlled production areas.
· PPE as required (ESD smocks/wrist straps, safety glasses, gloves).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
· Safety: TRIR, near-misses, audit scores
· Quality: FPY, DPPM, rework/scrap %, audit pass rate
· Delivery: Schedule adherence/OTD, hours per unit, WIP days
· Productivity: Labor utilization, takt attainment, line balance efficiency
· Engagement: Training completion, cross-skill coverage, turnover/absenteeism
ADA / Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Wiwynn is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants or employees who require accommodation should notify Human Resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Wiwynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $86,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship?
- What are your salary expectations/requirements?
Education:
Work Location: In person
