MPA Production Supervisor

Employee Magnets; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Magnets in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee SMT and DIP lines, ensuring schedules are met, quality standards are upheld, and safety protocols are followed. The role demands hands-on leadership of operators and a focus on continuous improvement.

The position requires training staff, coordinating with planning and engineering, and driving Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and boost productivity. A bachelor's degree and 4+ years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, business administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 4+ years in a manufacturing environment with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of SMT/DIP/MPA processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SMT/DIP line and MPA operations including setup, run, and shutdown.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure on-time completion of work orders.
• Maintain target WIP quantity and aging within limits.
• Coordinate with planning and engineering to resolve material or process issues.
• Lead and motivate production staff to meet daily goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality management

Lean/Kaizen

ERP familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, business administration, or related fields

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Dual In-line Package (DIP) production lines. This role ensures that production schedules are met, quality standards are upheld, and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

Production Oversight

• Supervise SMT/DIP line and/or Material Preparation Area (MPA) operations including setup, run, and shutdown.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of work orders on-time.
• Ensuring the production WIP quantity and its aging is within the target.
• Coordinate with planning and engineering teams to resolve material or process issues.
• Lead and motivate production staff to meet daily goals.
• Ensures that production operators and leaders are trained on equipment, processes, and safety.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching.
• Form and Lead the Production department's M360 dialogue meeting.

Process & Equipment Management

• Ensures that the production line is ready by coordinating with the support departments such as PMC, PSE, QA, PME, TC, etc.
• Escalate issues affecting the production line efficiency, quality and productivity.

Quality & Compliance

• Enforce quality standards including IPC-A-610 and ISO related
• Review real time quality yield reports and escalate to the related department for support.
• Ensure traceability and documentation compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Participate in Lean and Kaizen initiatives.
• Track and analyze production issues and drive root cause resolution.

Safety & 5S

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and 6S principles.
• Address and document safety concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, business administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 4+ years in a manufacturing environment setting with 2 years minimum in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of SMT/DIP/MPA processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.