Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Astronautics Corporation of America; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronautics Corporation of America in Oak Creek, WI, seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor for 2nd shift CCA production. You will lead operators and technicians in assembly, testing, inspection, and processing of PCBA, while supporting box build and related activities as needed.

This is a working supervisor role with direct production involvement and a focus on safety, quality, schedule attainment, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating priorities, labor, and WIP.
• Ability to read work instructions and quality specs.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and prioritize day-to-day activities of 15+ operators and technicians in CCA.
• Schedule material flow through CCA and finishing to meet production schedules.
• Monitor WIP and address bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
• Maintain hands-on presence and perform production operations when needed.
• Collaborate with Planning, Materials, Quality, Engineering to resolve production issues.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, processes, and safety practices.

Skills

SMT/PCB assembly

WIP management

Leadership

Quality discipline

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor with primary responsibility for 2nd Shift Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) production. In this role, you will lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of operators and technicians involved in the assembly, testing, inspection, and processing of printed circuit board assemblies, while also supporting electronic box build and related manufacturing activities as needed.

This is a working supervisor position. The Manufacturing Supervisor is expected to actively support production and perform manufacturing operations when needed. Direct production work is secondary to the position's supervisory responsibilities, which include employee direction, production prioritization, safety, quality, schedule attainment, training, and management of production flow.

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for coordinating labor and production priorities to meet manufacturing requirements while maintaining appropriate levels of quality, productivity, and work-in-process (WIP). The supervisor will identify and address production constraints, coordinate the resolution of issues affecting output, and ensure employees are properly trained and follow established manufacturing processes and work instructions.

This is a 2nd shift position (3:00 PM-11:30 PM). Training for all shifts will be conducted on 1st shift (7:00 AM-3:30 PM). This position is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI, and reports directly to the Senior Manager, Electronic Assembly and Support.

How You Will Do It:

• Manage, prioritize, and direct the day-to-day activities of 15+ process operators and technicians, with primary responsibility for CCA manufacturing operations.


• Schedule, prioritize, and manage the flow of material through CCA and finishing processes to maximize efficiency and achieve required production schedules.


• Monitor WIP throughout assigned production areas and proactively address bottlenecks, excessive WIP, capacity constraints, and production flow issues.


• Monitor daily production performance and schedule attainment, adjusting labor and priorities as necessary to meet production requirements.


• Assign and reallocate personnel based on production priorities, process constraints, employee qualifications, and workload.


• Maintain a hand-on presence on the production floor and perform production operations as needed after supervisory, personnel, quality, and production-management responsibilities have been addressed.


• Work closely with Planning, Materials, Quality, Engineering, and other manufacturing departments to identify and quickly resolve issues impacting production.


• Monitor quality performance and ensure corrective actions are taken when quality requirements or manufacturing standards are not being met.


• Ensure employees follow applicable work instructions, manufacturing procedures, quality requirements, ESD requirements, and safety practices.


• Define, coordinate, and maintain appropriate training and cross-training to ensure adequate staffing depth and flexibility across CCA processes.


• Provide employees with day-to-day direction, coaching, and constructive performance feedback.


• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cycle time, WIP, process flow, and overall manufacturing efficiency.


• Participate in and support continuous improvement activities and implementation of improved manufacturing practices.


• Maintain appropriate housekeeping, organization, safety, and 5S standards throughout assigned production areas.


• Escalate significant material, equipment, quality, staffing, or process issues when additional support is required.

Performance & Accountability:

The Manufacturing Supervisor is accountable for the overall performance of the assigned CCA production area, with primary responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity, People, and Continuous Improvement.

• Safety: Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring employees follow established safety requirements, ESD practices, equipment procedures, and housekeeping standards. Promptly identify and address unsafe conditions and behaviors.


• Quality: Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with applicable work instructions, specifications, and quality requirements. Monitor defects, rework, and recurring quality issues and work with Quality and Engineering to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.


• Delivery: Own daily production execution and schedule attainment within the assigned area. Establish priorities, allocate labor, monitor WIP, identify constraints, and adjust resources to maintain production flow and meet required completion dates.


• Cost and Productivity: Monitor labor utilization, productivity, overtime, rework, and other factors affecting manufacturing cost. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, decrease cycle time, and make effective use of available labor and equipment.


• People: Provide clear expectations, day-to-day direction, coaching, training, cross-training, and performance feedback to assigned employees. Maintain adequate skill depth across critical CCA processes and address performance, attendance, conduct, or training concerns in a timely manner.


• Continuous Improvement: Use production data, employee input, and direct observation to identify opportunities for improvement. Support and lead initiatives focused on reducing WIP, eliminating bottlenecks, improving throughput, increasing first-pass yield, and establishing sustainable manufacturing processes.

What We Look For:

Required

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.


• Minimum three years of experience in electronic or electro-mechanical manufacturing.


• Strong working knowledge of electronic manufacturing and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) processes, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), inspection, testing, and related finishing operations.


• Demonstrated ability to coordinate production priorities, allocate labor, manage WIP, and respond effectively to changing manufacturing requirements.


• Ability to read, understand, and ensure compliance with manufacturing work instructions, specifications, and quality requirements.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify production constraints and drive issues to resolution.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively provide direction, coaching, and feedback to assigned employees and interface with all levels of the organization.


• Prior experience using an ERP system in a manufacturing environment.


• Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred

• Associate of Applied Science degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, manufacturing technology, or a related field from an accredited institution.


• Previous supervisory, team lead, or demonstrated leadership experience in an electronics manufacturing or CCA environment.


• Experience with SMT, electronic assembly, inspection, testing, conformal coating, and related CCA finishing processes.


• Experience leading production teams in a shift-based manufacturing environment.


• Ability to work independently on 2nd shift with limited day-shift support.


• Knowledge of safety, ESD, FOD, and housekeeping requirements in an electronics manufacturing environment.


• Familiarity with aerospace or aviation manufacturing requirements.

Who We Are:

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.