Production Supervisor

QCi; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum technology company seeks a Production Supervisor in Hoboken, New Jersey. This role is crucial for leading a laser and photonics assembly site to achieve efficiency and quality goals. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in microelectronics or photonics production, effective leadership skills, and expertise in lean manufacturing concepts. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, mentoring staff, and identifying process improvements. This position requires a degree in engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in microelectronics or photonics manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts and safety audits.
• Drive productivity initiatives in the production environment.
• Manage production schedules and staff performance.

Skills

Leadership in cleanroom-based photonics

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Lean manufacturing concepts

Advanced Excel proficiency

Self-starter

Education

Degree in engineering or manufacturing technology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Description

The Production Supervisor is a highly-motivated, innovative and hands-on individual who will use their skills to drive efficiency and encourage collaboration in a team environment. The successful candidate will lead a laser and photonics assembly site in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meet contractual quality, cost, and delivery requirements by planning, organizing, and directing the flow of work. Achieving and exceeding quality, delivery, and safety goals are critical in this position, as are identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using six sigma and lean methodologies to satisfy the unique requirements of aerospace, defense, life science, and industrial customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively leads continuous improvement efforts including 6S and safety audits.
• Develop and constantly drive initiatives designed to improve the productivity of people and resources within the production environment
• Escalate equipment, process problems and safety issues to the appropriate channels and technical counterparts for resolution
• Execute production schedules and communicate status, priorities, and risks to operations management.
• Manage employees time and attendance details
• Mentor associates and develop training and qualification plans in accordance with production needs and QMS requirements.
• Allocate and adjust qualified resources based on work‑center capacity to meet production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Processes ERP and database entries to ensure timely processing of jobs.
• Initiates Engineering Change Requests to correct documentation and processes.
• Completes 0065mployee performance evaluations.
• Maintains the production environment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of team.
• Assists Mfg Engineering in production documentation generation.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years experience in microelectronics or photonics manufacturer
• Leadership history in a cleanroom-based, photonics environment.
• Degree in engineering, manufacturing technology or equivalent work experience
• Excellent performance management skills
• Communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Team leader and team builder able to lead by example and effectively develop others
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean / six sigma implementation projects
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.