Operations Supervisor RF

Cristek Interconnects; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Disability Insurance (short/long-term)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cristek Interconnects Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Minden, NV facility. You will lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinate labor, ensure quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement to meet production schedules and customer delivery targets.

The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, experience with Lean/5S, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Procurement. ITAR compliance and aerospace/defense experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, specifications, and production documentation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily department operations to support production schedules and operational priorities.
• Assign work, manage labor resources, and monitor workflow to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Lead, train, mentor, and support production personnel while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Monitor department performance, quality metrics, and schedule execution.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety policies, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, and other departments to resolve operational issues and maintain workflow continuity.
• Support onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and production records are properly followed.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain organized, safe, and audit-ready work areas.
• Participate in hands-on production support activities as operational needs require.
• Communicate production risks, material shortages, staffing concerns, and operational updates to leadership.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings/specs

Quality consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Cristek group is seeking a talented team player to join our team at our Minden, NV facility. The successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation.

Join us and connect your career to the future!

With over 40 years of expertise designing and manufacturing micro-miniature and nano-miniature connectors, complex cable assemblies, twist capsules and mechanisms, the Cristek group offers tailored solutions to seamlessly connect you to your mission. The Cristek group's consistent, near-perfect performance, has earned it a position as preferred supplier to several major military/aerospace prime contractors and is a testament to its ability to operate a process-disciplined and metric-based business while maintaining its customer-focused, entrepreneurial roots.

Cristek is a Qnnect Company, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, with revenues above $80 million and ~350 employees across multiple locations, is certified in many industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, Etc.) and is compliant with U.S. government DFAR and ITAR requirements.

The Operations Supervisor - Manufacturing is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing and business operations activities within assigned departments. This role oversees workflow execution, labor coordination, product quality, operational efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure customer delivery requirements, production schedules, and organizational objectives are achieved.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Supervise and coordinate daily department operations to support production schedules and operational priorities.


• Assign work, manage labor resources, and monitor workflow to maximize productivity and efficiency.


• Lead, train, mentor, and support production personnel while promoting accountability and teamwork.


• Monitor department performance, quality metrics, and schedule execution.


• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety policies, and operational procedures.


• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, and other departments to resolve operational issues and maintain workflow continuity.


• Support onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.


• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.


• Ensure manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and production records are properly followed.


• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.


• Maintain organized, safe, and audit-ready work areas.


• Participate in hands‑on production support activities as operational needs require.


• Communicate production risks, material shortages, staffing concerns, and operational updates to leadership.


• Additional duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree preferred.


• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.


• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.


• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, specifications, and production documentation.


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems preferred.


• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be authorized to access information and hardware subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.


• Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations, including U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, Political Asylees, or Refugees.


• Strong English communication skills, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend instructions and technical information.


• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

At Cristek, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package reflects this commitment. Some of our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance benefits: We provide our employees with access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.


• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work‑life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.


• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.


• 401(k) Matching: We offer up to 4% of 401(k) matching to help our employees save for their future.


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.


• Tuition reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.

Additional perks:

Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, etc.

Qnnect and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.?

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice