Thin Film Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Socket.dev; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight seeks a Night Shift Supervisor to lead ~12 operators in the thin film department in Santa Rosa, overseeing safety, efficiency and quality on the night shift. The role emphasizes strong people leadership and drive for continuous improvement in a high-mix environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of supervisory experience, MES knowledge, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. On-site role with occasional weekend coverage and relocation support to Santa Rosa, CA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading or supervising manufacturing teams
• Experience with MES and lot tracking
• Proven record of driving continuous improvement
• Leadership in a high-mix production environment
• Local to Santa Rosa, CA or willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient manufacturing performance across night shift and weekend areas
• Coordinate handoffs between day, night, and swing shifts for staffing and lot prioritization
• Maintain floor presence to identify issues and drive improvement
• Promote safety culture through hazard identification and risk reduction
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and EHS regulations
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, planning, and procurement
• Own work instructions and training records for standardized work
• Coach and develop ~12 operators with regular feedback and performance management

Skills

Leadership

MES knowledge

Continuous improvement

High-mix production

Staff coaching

Education

Associates degree or higher in a technical field

Tools

MES

Excel

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Keysight’s Thin Film department manufactures passive thin film devices that differentiate our industry-leading RF, microwave, and high bit rate instruments. The thin film devices are built in a high-mix microfabrication environment using processes such as deposition, lithography, electroplating, dry/wet etch, electrical test, laser ablation, and dicing.

We are seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to lead ~12 operators to manufacture thin film devices with safety, efficiency, and quality. The ideal candidate combines effective people leadership with technical depth, driving operational excellence through clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position is on-site during night shift hours (Su-Th, start time 10:00PM), with additional oversight of limited weekend-shift work centers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead safe, efficient manufacturing performance across night shift and supported weekend areas
• Partner closely with day and swing shift supervisors to ensure seamless shift handoffs, staffing alignment, and consistent lot prioritization
• Maintain proactive floor presence to identify issues, remove barriers, and drive continuous improvement
• Promote culture of safety through hazard identification and proactive risk reduction initiatives
• Coordinate compliance with Quality Management System and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, planning, and procurement teams
• Own work instructions and training records to drive standardized work
• Coach, develop, and engage a team of ~12 operators through regular feedback and performance management

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor or lead technician with emphasis on coordinating the work of others
• Working knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and lot tracking methodologies
• Practical experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas
• Proven leadership in a high-mix production environment

Desired:

• Associates degree or higher in a technical field
• 3+ years of cleanroom manufacturing experience in microfabrication, semiconductor, MEMS or similar environment
• Hands-on experience across several microfabrication processes (e.g. lithography, sputter deposition, dry/wet etch, electroplating, electrical test, laser, dicing, visual inspection)
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel or similar tools for data analysis and decision making

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Careers Privacy Statement Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.