Bilingual Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Viaphoton; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Annual bonus

Shift differential

Job summary

Viaphoton, located in Naperville, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager for the 2nd shift to lead the production floor and supervise a team of skilled technicians. You will schedule, resolve bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvements to ensure on-time, quality products.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years in manufacturing with leadership, and strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with proven leadership ability.
• 1 Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, or strong vocational/technical education.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production schedules and coordinate teams to meet customer orders and delivery deadlines.
• Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and lead improvements to boost efficiency.
• Lead daily production meetings to review goals, performance metrics, and address team concerns.
• Develop manufacturing schedules, allocate labor and capital resources, and manage labor expenses.
• Keep equipment maintained, enforce safety guidelines, and make sure quality standards are met.
• Evaluate employees, manage the labor pool, and create or recommend manufacturing policies and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing operations management

Leadership experience

Problem-solving & decision-making

Clear communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Adaptability on the floor

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Strong vocational/technical education

Job description

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led.

viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.

About the Role

You'll own the day-to-day operations of our production floor and lead a team of skilled technicians. You'll coordinate schedules, solve problems on the fly, lead continuous improvement, and make sure we're delivering quality products on time. If you like a team that's moving fast and want to make a real impact, this is your role.

• Supervise production schedules and coordinate teams to meet customer orders and delivery deadlines
• Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and lead improvements to boost efficiency
• Lead daily production meetings to review goals, performance metrics, and address team concerns
• Develop manufacturing schedules, allocate labor and capital resources, and manage labor expenses
• Keep equipment maintained, enforce safety guidelines, and make sure quality standards are met
• Evaluate employees, manage the labor pool, and create or recommend manufacturing policies and procedures

What You'll Bring

• Have proven experience in manufacturing operations management, preferably in fiber optics
• Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, or strong vocational or technical education
• Have 3+ years of manufacturing experience with proven leadership ability
• Are self-motivated with careful problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Communicate clearly and can manage multiple priorities at once
• Can pick up new methods quickly and adapt to changing needs on the floor

What's in it for you?

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
• Monthly team events
• Annual bonus
• Shift differential for 2nd shift

Schedule:

2nd Shift: 3:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Compensation:

$65,000 - $80,000 base, plus annual bonus

We're building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments throughout the hiring process. If you need one, please let us know. Any personal data you share with us is handled confidentially and in line with applicable data protection law.