Sr Supervisor Manufacturing

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Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Supervisor provides leadership across assigned manufacturing areas and shifts, overseeing Manufacturing Technicians and Leads to achieve production, safety, quality, and operational goals. Building on the responsibilities of a Manufacturing Supervisor, this roles manages more complex operations, serves as an escalation points, analyzes performance trends, and leads cross-functional efforts to resolve issues and improve results. The Senior Manufacturing Supervisor also develops frontline leadership capability, strengthens workforce readiness, and drives consistent execution of manufacturing standards and priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead Manufacturing Technicians and Leads across assigned production areas or shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals

Set daily operating priorities and coordinate production schedules, staffing, work assignments, and shift transitions

Analyze production performance, workflow, quality, and schedule attainment to identify trends and address gaps

Exercise independent judgement to resolve complex operational and employee-related issues within established policies

Serve as an escalation point for production, equipment, quality, staffing, and personnel matters

Coach and develop Leads, Technicians, and Trainers, manage performance, and strengthen frontline leadership capability

Oversee onboarding, training, cross-training, and workforce planning to support operational continuity

Lead cross-functional efforts with Engineering, Quality, and support teams to resolve recurring or high-impact issues

Ensure manufacturing tools, work centers, and resources are ready to support current and forecasted production needs

Provide senior-level floor leadership during troubleshooting, production disruptions, or critical staffing needs

Ensure consistent compliance with cleanroom protocols, safety and environmental standards, policies, and documentation requirements

Lead initiatives that improve manufacturing processes, workforce effectiveness, and operational consistency across assigned areas

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Shift

Wednesday - Friday; Alternating Saturdays 5:30pm - 6:00am

Travel

No travel required

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, cleanroom operations, and production workflows

Ability to lead Manufacturing Leads across multiple production areas or shifts

Strong production planning, staffing coordination, and workforce readiness skills

Sound judgement in resolving complex operational, production, and employee-related issues

Strong coaching, performance management, and frontline leadership development skills

Strong written communication skills for preparing performance reviews, documenting employee feedback, and communicating expectations clearly

Ability to mentor and guide junior supervisors, strengthening their leadership judgement, confidence, and effectiveness

Ability to influence decisions and align priorities across shifts and functional teams

Ability to analyze performance trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions

Thorough knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, environmental, and documentation requirements

Strong prioritization, change leadership, and continuous improvement skills

Proficiency with manufacturing systems, production reporting tools, data analysis, and Microsoft Office applications

Experience

Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing experience in a production or cleanroom environment preferred

Prior supervisory experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred