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Position Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations. This position oversees production department leads, personnel, schedules, safety compliance and operational performance to ensure quality, manufacturing efficiency, and on time delivery to customer specification. This role works closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Maintenance to support customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. The production supervisor will be able to step into various positions as needed to support the manufacturing team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Leadership
Supervise and coordinate daily production activities across SMT, through-hole assembly, hand soldering, wave and selective soldering, testing, conformal coating, inspection, and shipping operations
Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality and delivery commitments
Assign personnel to meet workload demands and maximize operational efficiency
Monitor production performance and address bottlenecks, downtime, and staffing challenges
Maintain accurate labor reporting and production records within the ERP system
Provide guidance and training on company procedures & standards and industry best practices
Provide feedback to management and peers regarding all aspects of shift activity, including manufacturing throughput, product quality, improvement ideas, and supply and material issues
Employee Management
Lead, coach, and assist in the development of production employees and leads
Conduct employee training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions
Promote employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment
Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts
Ensure employees are trained on work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures
Quality and Compliance
Ensure compliance with IPC standards, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures
Support ISO quality management system requirements and audits
Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate nonconformances and customer concerns
Partner with Quality to monitor first-pass yield, scrap, rework, and defect trends
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities
Safety and Environmental Compliance
Maintain a safe working environment and enforce OSHA and company safety requirements
Participate in safety meetings and inspections
Investigate workplace incidents and implement corrective actions
Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with ESD control procedures
Support environmental and regulatory compliance requirements
Continuous Improvement
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, material flow, and labor utilization
Monitor (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when goals are not achieved
Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with Production Planning to achieve schedule attainment
Work with Engineering on process improvements, new product introductions, and manufacturing readiness
Coordinate with Materials and Purchasing regarding shortages and production priorities
Communicate production status, challenges, and performance metrics to management
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in PCB assembly, SMT, electronics manufacturing, or EMS environment
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret production schedules, work instructions, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and utilizing ERP systems
systems
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience in PCB assembly, SMT, electronics manufacturing, or EMS environments
Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
Experience with Epicor Kinetic or similar ERP systems
Understanding of SMT equipment, AOI, selective soldering, reflow processes, and electronics testing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Ability to stand and walk throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work in an electronics manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment.
Ability to visually inspect products and production processes.
Company Description
Acorn Assembly LLC is a rapidly growing technology company in search of highly motivated people, to join our team. Acorn offers challenging and rewarding employment with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Company Description Acorn Assembly LLC is a rapidly growing technology company in search of highly motivated people, to join our team. Acorn offers challenging and rewarding employment with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
