Lean Manufacturing Leader - Production Supervisor

mercurysystemscareers; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in the USMO area, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and workforce engagement. You will lead a team of about 30–40 employees at a major site, coordinating cross-functional activities to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and strong leadership to drive cost savings, KPI performance, and process standardization across the line.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic manufacturing or operations.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a related environment.
• Hands-on experience with Mycronic SMT systems, Oracle, FactoryLogix, Agile, Aegis, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Solid understanding of 5S, 8D, Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Strong team building and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a high-performing production team.

Responsibilities

• Lead team with a Lean Manufacturing best practice culture.
• Run daily meetings and processes with Rhythm and Rigor to show results.
• Create a positive work environment where everyone can perform their very best.
• Understand and manage relevant KPIs and drive to meet/exceed targets.
• Identify gaps in manufacturing processes and develop new systems to ensure continuous flow, utilizing lean manufacturing tools.
• Ensure production schedules are met to meet customer needs and completion of all paperwork entries are timely and accurate.
• Manage and monitor the relationship of downtime, changeovers, and process improvements as it directly relates to quality.
• Optimize set-up times and programs by working with engineering to improve equipment and operational efficiencies.
• Use Lean techniques to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures.
• Understand, follow and enforce internal documented procedures as well as AS9100 requirements.
• Recruit, develop, retain, cross train, and maintain a high-quality performance team.
• Lead/Participate in Lean audits, 5S activities and daily GEMBA meetings.
• This role is responsible for providing overall coordination for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes across the site and ensuring all internal and external resources are aligned against the priorities of the business including safety, quality, production, cost and customer service
• Train others on Lean principles, including Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Ergonomics, SMED, 5S, and Kanban.
• Manage and control all labor variances and drive cost savings projects.
• Monitor equipment performance and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop or department.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Capture ideas and make actionable.
• Capture key process indicators as required by management use system tools.
• Work with all cross functional teams to resolve all production floor issues.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Team Building

5S / Kaizen

Kanban

8D

Value Stream Mapping

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Travel readiness

Lean Operating System

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Mycronic SMT systems

Oracle

FactoryLogix

Agile

Aegis

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in the USMO area, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and workforce engagement. You will lead a team of about 30–40 employees at a major site, coordinating cross-functional activities to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and strong leadership to drive cost savings, KPI performance, and process standardization across the line.