Production Supervisor (Crystal Manufacturing / Discrete Test)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Mount Holly Springs (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Mount Holly Springs, PA, is seeking a production supervisor to lead a manufacturing team responsible for crystal manufacturing and test. You will drive safe, on-time delivery and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates have leadership experience in high-volume production, knowledge of lean/manufacturing principles, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers growth within a globally recognized tech company.

Qualifications

• Leadership in manufacturing settings.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations.
• Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in fast-paced env.
• Strong problem solving, organization, writing skills.
• Creative thinking and decision making.
• Computer literacy: word processing, spreadsheets, internet, email.
• Team building and conflict resolution.
• Leadership, performance management and career development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production staff to meet schedules and on-time delivery.
• Communicates expectations, plans, and results to staff.
• Manages safety, productivity, attendance, payroll, and performance.
• Collaborates with Supervisors, Process/Design/Quality Engineering as needed.
• Develops, trains, coaches, and inspires staff.
• Models Microchip Guiding Values and Culture.
• Supports Open Door Policy and company policies.
• Drives continuous improvements, lean initiatives, and cost reductions.
• Promotes cross-training and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Career development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Job Description

Microchip Technology Inc. is a market leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing Frequency Control, Sensor, and Hybrid Product solutions using the latest cutting-edge techniques. For over 70 years, the Mount Holly Springs facility has been providing solutions for Satellite Constellations, Deep Space Exploration Missions, Military Systems, GPS, Communication Networks, and much more. Due to growth, the team is looking to add another Supervisor to the team to support crystal manufacturing and discrete test.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervises production staff to produce manufactured products while organizing and monitoring workflows to meet production schedules and on-time delivery to external customers.
• Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Responsible for employee safety, productivity, workmanship, attendance, payroll, and overall performance.
• Work directly with Supervisors, Management, Process Engineering, Design Engineering, and Quality Engineering as needed.
• Provide leadership to production staff by developing, training, coaching, inspiring, and empowering.
• Functions as a role model for Microchip Guiding Values and Culture.
• Supports, encourages and ensures Microchip Open Door Policy.
• Supports Microchip’s practices, policies, and procedures, and ensures they are followed consistently.
• Effectively drive continuous and quality-related improvements, cost reduction plans through process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and other actions designed to improve operation effectiveness and efficiency.
• Responsible for promoting and facilitating cross-training efforts and succession planning of employees.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing setting, 2-4 years of supervisory experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering preferred.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge in manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, six sigma, high volume, high mix/customized products and/or mass customization of product is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team member in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid problem solving skills, strong organization, documentation & writing skills
• Creative thinking, problem-solving, & decision-making skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, internet access & E-mail.
• Knowledge of professional ethics, including confidentiality policy.
• Knowledgeable in team building, with ability to resolve conflicts, meet deadlines, manage production activities and effectively multi-task in a face paced environment.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership skills, performance management and career development of production staff

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

100% inside, 60% sitting, 20% standing, 20% walking

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.