Technical Production Supervisor

Belden Inc.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer in Swindon is seeking a Technical Production Supervisor to oversee the assembly and testing of optical networking products. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in fiber optics and strong leadership skills, with responsibilities including defining specifications and supporting production operations. This position offers a competitive salary between £45K and £63K plus benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance program

Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of optical network technologies.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Define technical specifications and test procedures for production.
• Set up switch and router configurations for testing.
• Create and update transceiver and optical network device templates.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Support the Solution Engineering team with test scenarios.

Skills

Experience with fiber optics

Precision testing tools

Strong attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

Technical certifications in electronics or fiber optics

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Technical Production Supervisor is responsible for assembling, testing, and troubleshooting optical networking products in a production environment. This role includes supervisory responsibilities for the production operations team, ensuring all components and finished goods meet quality and performance standards through optical test equipment and standardized procedures. The supervisor oversees transceiver programming, testing, and shipping operations, setting priorities and aligning resources for order fulfillment, while ensuring test equipment and procedures are available for the team.

Ideal candidates will have experience with fiber optics, precision testing tools, and a strong attention to detail. The role reports to the SVP of Operations & PLM and is based in Swindon, UK.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Defining technical specifications and test procedures for the production team.
2. Setting up switch and router configurations for production testing based on use cases.
3. Creating and updating transceiver and optical network device templates and configurations, testing and validating compatibility with networking equipment.
4. Assisting with optical network equipment troubleshooting, integration, and root cause analysis.
5. Supporting the Solution Engineering team with test scenarios and reports.

Qualifications and experience:

• Basic understanding of optical network technologies and familiarity with networking hardware configuration/testing is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Technical certifications or vocational training in electronics or fiber optics are beneficial.
• Prior experience or a degree in a relevant field is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume production environment.

The company offers a salary from £45K to £63K, a discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, life assurance, health insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance program, paid volunteer leave, and other benefits. The role is located in Swindon, UK, and reports to the SVP of Operations & PLM.