Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

ADTRAN, Inc. in; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADTRAN, Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations on the 2nd shift. You will supervise personnel, coordinate activities, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to meet safety, quality, and cost goals.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to support production goals in a high-mix electronics environment. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.
• Experience leading production teams in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve objectives.
• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet schedules.
• Monitor KPIs: productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, yield, downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/related field

Equivalent combination of education and leadership experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Finance)

Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of ADTRAN products. This position supervises manufacturing personnel, coordinates production activities, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Production Supervisor works closely with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to support production goals and customer commitments in a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve operational objectives.
• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, yield, and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, ESD requirements, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop staffing plans and allocate resources to support changing production demands.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate production goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to improve skills, engagement, and performance.
• Address employee relations, attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and process improvement initiatives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste and improve operational performance.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and performance metrics.
• Support internal and external audits while ensuring adherence to established procedures and work instructions.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred, or e
• Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3 to 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, SMT, test, or related high-tech manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading production teams and achieving operational performance goals.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of quality systems, IPC standards, ESD requirements, and manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

Key Performance Metrics

• Safety Performance
• On-Time Delivery
• Throughput and Productivity
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Scrap and Rework Reduction
• Labor Efficiency
• Employee Engagement and Retention
• Continuous Improvement Results

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work in a production environment with exposure to manufacturing equipment and materials.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as required to support business needs.

Preferred Certifications

• Lean Manufacturing Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• APICS/CPIM (preferred)
• IPC Certification (preferred)