Night-Shift Thin Film Production Lead

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to lead a team of ~12 operators in the thin film manufacturing environment in Santa Rosa, CA. You will drive safety, efficiency, and quality with strong people leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires coordinating with day and swing shifts, owning work instructions, and ensuring compliance with EHS and quality systems. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of supervisory experience in a high‑mix production

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor or lead with emphasis on coordinating the work of others.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and lot tracking methodologies.
• Practical experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas.
• Proven leadership in a high‑mix production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient manufacturing performance across night shift and supported weekend areas.
• Partner closely with day and swing shift supervisors to ensure seamless shift handoffs, staffing alignment, and consistent lot prioritization.
• Maintain proactive floor presence to identify issues, remove barriers, and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote culture of safety through hazard identification and proactive risk reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate compliance with Quality Management System and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, maintenance, planning, and procurement teams.
• Own work instructions and training records to drive standardized work.
• Coach, develop, and engage a team of ~12 operators through regular feedback and performance management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MES knowledge

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Associates degree or higher in technical field

Job description

Keysight Technologies is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to lead a team of ~12 operators in the thin film manufacturing environment in Santa Rosa, CA. You will drive safety, efficiency, and quality with strong people leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires coordinating with day and swing shifts, owning work instructions, and ensuring compliance with EHS and quality systems. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of supervisory experience in a high‑mix production