Production Supervisor - 1st Shift - Plating Operation

Vicor; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor in Andover, MA, seeks a Supervisor for 1st shift production operations. This role includes monitoring line performance, ensuring schedules are met, and leading a production team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of production experience. Strong communication and team leadership skills are a must, along with hands-on manufacturing knowledge. This position offers a salary range between $85,000 and $100,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ production experience.
• Experience in implementing or enhancing teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor line performance and take corrective action.
• Ensure schedules are met and production line runs smoothly.
• Lead teams in tracking and understanding performance indicators.

Skills

Team-based attitude

Strong communication

Manufacturing skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Equivalent Experience

Tools

SPC

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Job description

Andover, MA, US, 01810

Job Function: Operations

Job Summary

Vicor is an American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters with industry-leading power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery performance. As an engineering-focused company, we provide an opportunity to work with some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world to assemble the power modules that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace.

Currently we are seeking a Supervisor to run our 1st shift production operation.

Job Description

• Monitor line performance and take corrective action to eliminate process problems.
• Assure that schedules are met, resources properly allocated, production interruptions are resolved quickly and effectively while facilitating an overall smooth running production line.
• Plans and coordinates production activities and team objectives providing necessary direction for production team members.
• Monitor line throughput, cycle time and scrap on a daily basis.
• Work with hourly production and maintenance personnel to assure proper utilization of production equipment.
• Promote open communication with specific responsibility toward the production team and its operating personnel concerning goals, performance standards, company policies and procedures.
• Maximizes the utilization of manpower through effective cross‑training, development and delegation.
• Lead focused improvement teams to improve quality, service, safety and cost.
• Work with team to develop, execute and sustain operating procedures.
• Lead team in tracking and understanding key performance indicators, gap analysis, and action‑oriented activities.
• Be a technical resource to operators resolving minor equipment and or production problems.
• Responsible for maintaining health and safety of the production line, assuring company policy for health and safety.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Equivalent Experience.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ production experience.
• Strong team‑based attitude.
• Experience in implementing or enhancing teams.
• Demonstration experience with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and team management skills.
• Good hands on manufacturing skills.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing world class manufacturing techniques such as SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, etc.
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast paced environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

$85,000 - $100,000

Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidate’s overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.