Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

mercurysystemscareers; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in the USMO area, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and workforce engagement. You will lead a team of about 30–40 employees at a major site, coordinating cross-functional activities to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and strong leadership to drive cost savings, KPI performance, and process standardization across the line.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic manufacturing or operations.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a related environment.
• Hands-on experience with Mycronic SMT systems, Oracle, FactoryLogix, Agile, Aegis, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Solid understanding of 5S, 8D, Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Strong team building and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a high-performing production team.

Responsibilities

• Lead team with a Lean Manufacturing best practice culture.
• Run daily meetings and processes with Rhythm and Rigor to show results.
• Create a positive work environment where everyone can perform their very best.
• Understand and manage relevant KPIs and drive to meet/exceed targets.
• Identify gaps in manufacturing processes and develop new systems to ensure continuous flow, utilizing lean manufacturing tools.
• Ensure production schedules are met to meet customer needs and completion of all paperwork entries are timely and accurate.
• Manage and monitor the relationship of downtime, changeovers, and process improvements as it directly relates to quality.
• Optimize set-up times and programs by working with engineering to improve equipment and operational efficiencies.
• Use Lean techniques to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures.
• Understand, follow and enforce internal documented procedures as well as AS9100 requirements.
• Recruit, develop, retain, cross train, and maintain a high-quality performance team.
• Lead/Participate in Lean audits, 5S activities and daily GEMBA meetings.
• This role is responsible for providing overall coordination for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes across the site and ensuring all internal and external resources are aligned against the priorities of the business including safety, quality, production, cost and customer service
• Train others on Lean principles, including Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Ergonomics, SMED, 5S, and Kanban.
• Manage and control all labor variances and drive cost savings projects.
• Monitor equipment performance and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop or department.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Capture ideas and make actionable.
• Capture key process indicators as required by management use system tools.
• Work with all cross functional teams to resolve all production floor issues.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Team Building

5S / Kaizen

Kanban

8D

Value Stream Mapping

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Travel readiness

Lean Operating System

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Mycronic SMT systems

Oracle

FactoryLogix

Agile

Aegis

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Production Supervisor, you will oversee all manufacturing-related activities in the USMO areas including ensuring safety of all employees, quality standards of product produced, on time delivery and meeting production schedules, as well as positive employee relations and engagement.

Responsible for manufacturing operations in a continent, region, business unit or plant to meet safety, production goals (On Time Delivery), quality, Inventory, and cost objectives.

Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply. Plans and administers operating policies, procedures, and budgets. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead team with a Lean Manufacturing best practice culture.
• Run daily meetings and processes with Rhythm and Rigor to show results.
• Create a positive work environment where everyone can perform their very best.
• Understand and manage relevant KPIs and drive to meet/ exceed targets.
• Identify gaps in manufacturing processes and develop new systems to ensure continuous flow, utilizing lean manufacturing tools.
• Ensure production schedules are met to meet customer needs and completion of all paperwork entries are timely and accurate.
• Manage and monitor the relationship of downtime, changeovers, and process improvements as it directly relates to quality.
• Optimize set-up times and programs by working with engineering to improve equipment and operational efficiencies.
• Use Lean techniques to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures.
• Understand, follow and enforce internal documented procedures as well as AS9100 requirements.
• Recruit, develop, retain, cross train, and maintain a high-quality performance team.
• Lead/Participate in Lean audits, 5S activities and daily GEMBA meetings.
• This role is responsible for providing overall coordination for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes across the site and ensuring all internal and external resources are aligned against the priorities of the business including safety, quality, production, cost and customer service
• Train others on Lean principles, including Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Ergonomics, SMED, 5S, and Kanban.
• Manage and control all labor variances and drive cost savings projects.
• Monitor equipment performance and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop or department.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Capture ideas and make actionable.
• Capture key process indicators as required by management use system tools.
• Work with all cross functional teams to resolve all production floor issues.

You are a part of one of the biggest manufacturing sites for Mercury. You will be leading a team of about 30 employees and part of 120 total employees’ site.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic manufacturing or operations.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a related environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Mycronic SMT systems, Oracle, FactoryLogix, Agile, Aegis, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Solid understanding of 5S, 8D, Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality products on time.
• Strong team building and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a high‑performing production team.
• Ability to run a production floor using Lean Operating System principles.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to train on first shift.
• Ability to travel based on business needs (less than 5%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred. Will also consider equivalent years of hands‑on experience in lieu of a degree.

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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