Supervisor Manufacturing

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC seeks an Operations Supervisor for the night shift to lead a hands-on manufacturing team on the production floor. You will train and support staff, track production goals, and ensure safety compliance across the site.

The role emphasizes floor leadership, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment. Equal opportunity employer with a focus on teamwork and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in related field.
• Manufacturing leadership experience (1–2+ years) in a frontline supervisor role.
• Military experience eligible.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintain leadership presence by spending at least 80% on the floor.
• Monitor team and individual performance; improve productivity and efficiency.
• Support 5S activities across the floor.
• Establish and communicate production priorities; adjust as needed.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain positive relationships across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Manufacturing experience

Change management

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.Student? We offer continuing education assistance.Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.Here’s the Gist:You will lead an operations team at Wolfspeed’s Durham Manufacturing Site in North Carolina. The Operations Supervisor oversees each aspect of the production process; trains and supports staff and provides vital information on production goals. Your leadership will set the tone for the team’s success. Finally, Safety for your team and product are a vital responsibility.This position will be a Night Shift schedule.The Day-to-Day:Maintain a safe working environment for all employeesMaintain leadership presence by spending at least 80% of your time interacting on the floorMonitor team and individual performance. Evaluate and improve productivity, equipment utilization and overall efficiencySupport 5S activities across the entire floorEstablish and communicate production priorities. Track performance and adjust priorities accordinglyInitiate, encourage, and drive continuous improvement effortsProvide team with constructive and timely feedback. Enforce company and local policies and procedures.Maintain positive working relationships with all levels in the organization. This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):Associate degree or higher in related fieldManufacturing experience with 1-2+ years in a leadership role, preferred manufacturing experience as a front-line supervisor (3-5 years) or relevant military experiencePassion to inspire and develop employees while working in a dynamic, fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.Ability to handle change quickly and efficiently – Fast paced work environmentThis role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.