Supervisor, Manufacturing

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a skilled team responsible for assembling and testing complex hybrid products in a fast-paced setting. You will drive operational excellence, coach frontline talent, and collaborate across engineering, quality, planning, and supply chain to meet customer commitments.

You will champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, aligning staffing and resources with production plans while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a production environment.
• Background in electronics or highly regulated tech manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for a team producing highly engineered hybrid products.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and high-performing work environment focused on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Execute on production plans, allocate resources, and establish priorities to meet customer commitments.
• Monitor and drive performance through key operational metrics including safety, quality, productivity, schedule attainment, and inventory.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through feedback, performance management, and skills training.
• Foster ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement by empowering employees to solve challenges.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, Materials, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to optimize processes and support new product introductions.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action to improve quality and efficiency.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives that boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Manage staffing, workforce planning, hiring, evaluations, and employee relations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team motivation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

Associates degree

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes.AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join a team that enables the technologies powering the world's semiconductor manufacturing equipment. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead a skilled team responsible for the assembly and testing of complex hybrid products in a cutting edge and faced paced manufacturing environment. You will drive operational excellence, champion continuous improvement, develop frontline talent, and collaborate across engineering, supply chain, quality, and production planning to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving challenges, developing people, and creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and innovation in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for a team producing highly engineered hybrid products supporting the semiconductor industry.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and high-performing work environment focused on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Execute on production plans, allocate resources, and establish priorities to meet customer commitments and business objectives.
• Monitor and drive performance through key operational metrics including safety, quality, productivity, schedule attainment, and inventory performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through regular feedback, performance management, career development, and skills training.
• Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement by empowering employees to identify and solve operational challenges.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, Materials, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to optimize manufacturing processes and support new product introductions.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Manage staffing, workforce planning, hiring, employee development, performance evaluations, and employee relations activities.
• Support strategic operations initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, CO
• Environment: Works in a manufacturing environment which may be noisy and fast paced.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience leading or supervising manufacturing teams in a production environment.
• Background in electronics, electro‑mechanical assembly, semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated technical manufacturing environments is highly valued.
• Experience operating in a highly dynamic production setting.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, solve problems, and drive results through collaboration and accountability.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, production planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing customer and business priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to analyze trends and make informed operational decisions.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Electronics or technical manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced electronics, or precision manufacturing operations preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree in a Business Management, Technical, or Supply Chain related field

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $65,000to $90,000per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
• Company matched 401(k)
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, ProtectedVeterans,and Individuals with Disabilities.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [e-mail].