Supervisor, Production

Semtech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Semtech is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Colorado Springs facility. You will supervise a team during the 7pm–7am night shift, directing operators and ensuring safe, on-time production of wafer and die level components.

You’ll work with engineering and maintenance to resolve roadblocks, write procedures, and enforce clean room and safety protocols while delivering quality results. Some shift-specific requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with the ability to coach a production team.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably clean room environments.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a production team to meet safe, on-time, cost objectives.
• Resolve labor and material shortages and schedule interruptions.
• Develop personnel, set expectations, and review contributions.
• Maintain clean room protocols and safe chemical handling.
• Write work instructions and procedures; oversee training.
• Interface with engineering, management and maintenance.
• Operate production equipment and identify defects.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Documentation reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Night Shift Supervisor 7pm - 7am

Our Team:

Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC; www.semtech.com) is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products. Semtech is an organization headquartered in Camarillo, California with 31 offices in 14 countries around the world.Semtech is seeking a Production Supervisor to support the Colorado Springs manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising the production workforce supporting the advanced packaging of wafer and die level silicon products.

Job Summary

Production Supervisor: The production supervisor works in coordination with the Operations/Production Management to understand the current demands and upcoming needs of the organization. This allows the production supervisor to set goals for daily operations within the fab and direct operator’s priorities accordingly. The supervisor is responsible for identifying obstacles to stated goals and for seeking assistance from management, engineers, and/or maintenance as needed to resolve roadblocks. The supervisor will have a team of operators that report directly to them and will be responsible for. The supervisor must be comfortable directing operators in accordance with company policy and reporting violations to HR. While a strong candidate will exhibit qualities of a leader, they must also be able to perform all operator functions. This means they must be capable of operating a variety of automatic or semi-automatic manufacturing machines including robotic assembly equipment used in the production of the company’s semiconductor products.

Responsibilities

• Works directly for Production Manager on all manufacturing related aspects to ensure safe, on time and cost effective manufacturing execution and delivery. 10%
• Ensures activities in production area(s) meet production goals and support quality and cost objectives. 10%
• Works to resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence. 10%
• Selects and develops personnel to ensure efficient operation of the production floor; communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions. 5%
• Runs a safe, incident/injury free work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. 5%
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment and follow clean room protocols. Must understand best practices for safe handling of chemicals. 5%
• Must have knowledge of all OP’s and CAR’s for audits. 5%
• Write Work Instructions and Operating Procedures as required. Oversee training requirements for the production department. 5%
• Interface with engineering, management, and maintenance 5%
• Setup and operate assigned production equipment striving to achieve goals for quality, efficiency and productivity 5%
• Understand and identify defects in accordance with applicable workmanship. 5%
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity. 5%
• Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures. 5%
• Perform and direct 5S activities 5%
• Oversee daily passdowns from previous shift 5%
• Performs the role of a Production Technician in the absence of other duties for the shift. 5%
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 5%

Requirements:

• 2-5 years operator experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college level education or work-related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to work compressed work shifts as well as possible participation/attendance for meetings/classes on unscheduled days
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Standing for 12hour shift
• Lift up to 50lbs

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of assembly, testing, and packaging processes, as well as quality management principles.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and coach team members effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people skills with the understanding that they need to train at the individual’s learning ability
• Good mechanical aptitude, vision/finger dexterity and attention to detail
• Ability to read and comprehend component part markings and polarity
• Ability to interpret Engineering Documentation and work instructions
• Professional and positive communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively manage time and priorities.

Career progression notification for Production Supervisor positions: Production Supervisors are hired at the level commiserate with their education/skills/work experience and tenure.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, personal time off and other benefits available. Production Supervisors are non-exempt, are eligible for quarterly bonuses and shift differentials if applicable.