Supervisor-Production (Glass Diode Assembly)

Microchip Technology; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a hands-on Assembly Supervisor to lead the production floor, drive daily targets, and ensure safety and quality across multiple workstations.

You will collaborate with Engineering to optimize processes, maintain records, and report metrics while building high-performing teams through coaching, data-driven decisions, and lean improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Glass diode assembly supervisory or group leader role.
• Hands-on experience with assembly operations and production systems (ERP or AX).
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team management abilities.
• Data-driven decision-maker with lean/process-improvement experience.
• Inspiring coach and communicator—able to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Safety-focused mindset with a commitment to zero incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assembly teams on the production floor, ensuring daily production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards and safety compliance.
• Supervising and coordinating assembly staff across multiple workstations, assigning tasks, setting priorities, and balancing workloads to meet production schedules.
• Translate daily production schedules into clear priorities and staffing assignments.
• Partner with Engineering on process enhancements, equipment repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate electronic records (training logs, payroll, performance notes) and report key metrics.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Root cause analysis

Tools

ERP/AX

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.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

Microchip company, Discrete and Integrated Solutions Group (DISG) offers one of the industry's most comprehensive power and RF/microwave discrete semiconductor product portfolios. The DISG encompasses two business units, the Power Discrete & Modules BU and the RF/Microwave Discreet BU. Markets the PDM & RF/MW discrete BU's address include: alternative energy, industrial, medical, defense, commercial aviation, communications, embedded systems, motor control, power solutions, sensors and security. Microchip is planning to fill the following position with a talented, creative and motivated individual.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage assembly teams on the production floor, ensuring that daily production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards and safety compliance.
• Supervising and coordinating assembly staff across multiple workstations, assigning tasks, setting priorities, and balancing workloads to meet production schedules
• Translate daily production schedules into clear priorities and staffing assignments.
• Partner with Engineering on process enhancements, equipment repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate electronic records (training logs, payroll, performance notes) and report key metrics.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years in Glass diode assembly supervisory or group leader role.
• Hands-on experience with assembly operations and production systems (ERP or AX).
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team management abilities.
• Data-driven decision-maker with lean/process-improvement experience.
• Inspiring coach and communicator-able to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Safety-focused mindset with a commitment to zero incidents.

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).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

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

Physical Requirements:

60% sitting, 20% standing, 20% walking

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $46,000-$128,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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,