Shift Supervisor – Front-end of Week, Day Shift

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM seeks a Shift Supervisor for the Front-end of Week, Day Shift in Lowell, MA. This role oversees 12-hour shifts, coordinates technicians, and drives safety, quality, and on-time delivery during a compressed work week.

The position requires strong leadership, manufacturing experience, and collaboration with Fab teams to maintain continuous production. Off-shift hours may be required to match business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a front-line lead, supervisor, or shift coordination role.
• Ability to work off shift hours as business needs require.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; additional hands-on manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Without a college degree, preferred qualification is 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience with demonstrated front-line leadership, team coordination, and shift execution responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support Fab performance metrics and daily operating discipline, including Safety, Throughput, Cycle Time, Yield, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Fab Engineering, Equipment, Quality, and Facilities teams to resolve daily production issues.
• Escalate production risks and align with Engineering, Business Units, Planning, and Production Control to meet commitments.
• Monitor WIP movement and support on-time delivery against scheduled targets.
• Assist with staffing, onboarding, training coordination, and adherence to company policies.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and performance-focused shift culture.
• Support development of technician bench strength via approved training plans.
• Track training progress and onboard new employees effectively.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in procedures, yield, and systems.
• Contribute to productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives across shifts.
• Ensure 5S and Lean practices are sustained in assigned areas.
• Support quality improvement actions with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in implementing standard work, protocols, and operating practices across shifts.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to address customer-related needs.

Skills

People management

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Lean & 5S

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Shift Supervisor – Front‑end of Week, Day Shift

Position Overview

Supports day-to-day Fab production execution for one assigned compressed work week 12‑hour shift, with focus on shift performance, technician coordination, WIP movement, safety, quality, and escalation of production issues. This role partners closely with 24‑hour counterparts to ensure continuity of operations, effective pass‑down, and aligned execution across shifts. This role reports to the leader accountable for overall Fab performance, staffing, strategy, and cross‑functional commitments.

Schedule Requirement

This position is assigned to a compressed work week schedule consisting of 3–4 days per week, with 12‑hour shifts. The role manages one assigned shift and is expected to provide consistent shift coverage, support shift start‑up and pass‑down activities, and coordinate production execution during the assigned shift.

Front‑end of Week, Day Shift

Sun – Tue and every other Wednesday 5am – 5pm

Key Responsibilities

• Support Fab performance metrics and daily operating discipline, including Safety, Throughput, Cycle Time, Yield, and on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate closely with Fab Engineering, Equipment, Quality, and Facilities teams to resolve daily production issues.
• Escalate production risks and support alignment with Engineering, Business Units, Planning, and Production Control to meet customer and revenue commitments.
• Monitor WIP movement and support on‑time delivery execution against committed schedules.
• Support staffing, onboarding, training coordination, employee engagement, and consistent application of company policies in partnership with the responsible leader.
• Reinforce a positive, accountable, and performance‑focused shift culture.
• Support development of manufacturing technician bench strength through execution of approved training plans.
• Track training plan progress and assist with comprehensive onboarding of new employees.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities in operational procedures, yield, and business systems.
• Participate in productivity improvement and cost reduction initiatives across assigned shifts.
• Execute and sustain 5S and Lean practices within assigned areas.
• Support quality improvement actions in partnership with peers and cross‑functional teams.
• Help implement standard work, protocols, and operating practices across shifts.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and accelerate customer‑related needs through the responsible leader as required.

Key Competencies & Skills required

• Proficient people management and team coordination skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor processing and basic device physics.
• Basic project management and task follow‑up skills.
• Results‑oriented mindset with ability to support operational goals.
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with Lean and 5S practices.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing statistical methods such as SPC and DOE.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in structured problem solving methods.
• Working knowledge of operational systems and production reporting tools.
• Familiarity with ISO, safety, and quality compliance requirements.
• Collaborative team‑building and practical problem‑solving skills.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a front‑line lead, supervisor, or shift coordination role.
• Ability to work off shift hours as business needs require.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; additional hands‑on manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Without a college degree, preferred qualification is 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience with demonstrated front‑line leadership, team coordination, and shift execution responsibility.

EEO

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call +1‑978‑656‑2500 or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $66,000 – $107,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.