Production Supervisor

Oxford Instruments; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Instruments is seeking a proactive Production Team Leader to ensure smooth execution of production plans. The successful candidate will manage a team, remove barriers to production, and promote continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Interested individuals should have relevant manufacturing experience and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Relevant prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience supervising teams and managing production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily and weekly production plans are met without disruption.
• Track and analyze key metrics to identify and remove production barriers.
• Supervise technicians and conduct regular team meetings.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. At X-Ray Technology, we manufacture components and devices used across a range of sectors from healthcare to high-volume manufacturing in any situation where exceptional magnification and image quality are essential.

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and hands-onProduction Team Leaderto join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of daily and weekly production plans by removing obstacles, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement. You will lead a team of technicians, support engineering initiatives, and play a key role in maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address and resolve material and labor shortages.
• Ensure daily and weekly production plans are met without disruption.

Performance Monitoring & Improvement:

• Track and analyze key metrics to identify and remove production barriers.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to enhance process capability.
• Assist with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Voice of Customer (VOC) initiatives.
• Schedule and support Engineering Test (ET) builds and manage material transactions.

ERP & Data Management:

• Maintain accurate job and transaction data in the ERP system.
• Delegate and oversee miscellaneous receipts and issue resolution.
• Supervise technicians, conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings.
• Manage timekeeping and PTO approvals via ADP.
• Lead performance reviews and support the PDR cycle.

Training & Cross-Training:

• Ensure team members are trained and cross-trained effectively.
• Identify skill gaps and schedule necessary training.

Maintenance Coordination:

• Ensure planned maintenance is executed.
• Report and escalate safety or production-impacting maintenance issues.

Production Planning & Execution:

• Translate production plans into actionable team goals.
• Ensure all tasks are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Promote best practices and a culture of quality.
• Support departmental excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Relevant prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience supervising teams and managing production schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Fine motor skills for assembly and machinery operation.
• Use of PPE as required.
• Clear verbal communication and ability to read technical documents.

In accordance with California law, the expected annual base salary range for this position is between $55,000 - $80,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and accountable.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Committed to quality and continuous improvement.
• Flexible, honest, and professional.
• Takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities.

Join us and be a part of a team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.
Apply today to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.