Team Supervisor

Dodmg; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Gym facilities

Paid time off

Sick time

Career advancement

Job summary

HRL Laboratories is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of technicians and engineers in a high‑mix, low‑volume semiconductor lab. You will drive priorities, monitor cycle time, and ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while coaching staff and coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in nanofabrication process engineering, strong documentation skills, and experience with MES systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in people management or mentorship experience.
• 5+ years of nanofabrication process engineering experience with expertise in lithography, etch, deposition, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SPC and data automation systems in a semiconductor processing context or other production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems such as MES is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise team members during assigned shifts.
• Plan and prioritize daily work assignments based on workload, WIP, production schedules, and business priorities.
• Monitor workflow, cycle time, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure employees follow all safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
• Monitor and manage WIP, HOLD lots, and other issues impacting cycle time or delivery.
• Ensure accurate completion of training records, timecards, documentation and other required administrative tasks.
• Communicate shift updates, priorities, and critical issues to management and other shifts.
• Support staffing, overtime, and workload planning to meet program requirements.

Skills

People management

Nanofabrication process engineering

MS Office Suite

SPC/data automation systems

Technical communication

Manufacturing systems (MES)

Tools

Teams

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers - ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL's rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other - often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

Position Summary:
Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to a team of technicians and engineers to ensure safe, efficient and consistent execution of production activities within a high-mix, low volume semiconductor fabrication laboratory. Coordinate daily priorities, monitor workflow and WIP, support team members, and work closely with cross-functional organizations to resolve issues and meet production and delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise team members during assigned shifts.
• Plan and prioritize daily work assignments based on workload, WIP, production schedules, and business priorities.
• Monitor workflow, cycle time, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure employees follow all safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
• Monitor and manage WIP, HOLD lots, and other issues that may impact cycle time or delivery.
• Ensure accurate completion of training records, timecards, documentation, and other required administrative tasks.
• Communicate shift updates, priorities, and critical issues to management and other shifts.
• Support staffing, overtime, and workload planning to meet business program requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years in people management or mentorship experience is preferred
• 5+ years of nanofabrication process engineering experience with expertise in one of the basic process engineering disciplines such as lithography, etch, deposition, etc.
• Software skills - Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with SPC, and data automation systems in a semiconductor processing context or other production environment
• Strong communication skills; ability to write and maintain comprehensive, readable documentation
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems such as MES is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in laboratory settings including Class 10 (ISO-4) cleanroom laboratory

Special Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $105,700 - $132,200
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

• Benefits:HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

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