Supervisor, SMT & Soldering-First Shift

Celestica; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing firm in Maple Grove, Minnesota is seeking a Supervisor of SMT & Soldering. This position will oversee daily operations of SMT and soldering teams, ensuring production targets are met with the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 3-6 years of relevant manufacturing experience. The job includes a salary range of $75k-$120k annually, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing and/or engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of industry standards like ISO and ESD protocols.
• Ability to maintain quality standards in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of SMT lines and hand soldering stations.
• Coordinate daily production schedules and manage staffing levels.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for SMT equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Technical Troubleshooting

Manufacturing Processes

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SMT Equipment

Manufacturing Software

Job description

Supervisor of SMT & Soldering – Celestica Maple Grove (CMG)

Celestica Maple Grove (CMG) is the US Aerospace and Defense Central of Excellence for Celestica. We are experiencing rapid business growth. The Supervisor of SMT & Soldering is a newly created position, tasked with increasing quality and productivity in the assigned work cells. CMG is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Circuit Card Assembly Supervisor to lead our electronics manufacturing team.

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines and our hand soldering stations. Your goal is to ensure production targets are met with the highest quality standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

The Supervisor will oversee approximately 30+ employees on first shift (6:30 am to 2:30 pm), is supported by two Operations Leads, and reports directly to the Site Operations Manager.

Team Development

• Promote a safety-first culture, lead by example.
• Align processes and practices with Celestica Values, corporate strategies and Celestica’s specific business assessment.
• Supervise, mentor, and train a team of SMT and soldering operators.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage cross-training initiatives to ensure a flexible workforce.
• Workflow Management: Oversee the end-to-end assembly process, from SMT stencil printing and pick-and-place to reflow and final hand-soldering.
• Scheduling: Coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer deadlines, adjusting staffing levels as needed to manage bottlenecks.
• Technical Oversight: Provide troubleshooting support for SMT equipment (e.g., feeders, ovens, AOI) and ensure all hand-soldering meets IPC standards.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards and flow down.
• Maintain a strict Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment.
• Advanced knowledge in engineering, business, organization design, operational and quality processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in appropriate industry standards such as ISO, TL, QS, Baldrige.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

Salary Range: $75k-$120k Annually. The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits and a 401k plan with company match.

Typical Experience

• Three to six years of relevant experience in manufacturing and/or engineering.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Export Control Information

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.