Supervisor, Operations Testing

Role Overview

Directs production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
Prioritize schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material availability.
Plan and manage procedures and budgets; may recommend and control capital and labor expenditures.
Develop schedules and manpower plans for assigned areas.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operations.
Provides day-to-day supervision, guidance, and problem resolution for a team of manufacturing employees.
Applies established policies, procedures, and practices, using sound judgment within defined guidelines.
Monitors daily operations and requires full knowledge of the assigned functional area.

Key Responsibilities

• Own overall department performance and oversight.
• Collaborate with Group Leads and associates to improve engagement, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• Review, evaluate, and implement changes to specifications and requirements.
• Ensure production volumes align with the approved plan; actively support forecasting and budgeting.
• Drive systematic improvements using KPIs and performance data.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Management to improve cycle time, tool availability, processes, and yield.
• Create SOPs and train operators to transfer process know-how to manufacturing.
• Work cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing capabilities for current and future products.
• Participate in NPI projects, ensuring smooth transition from design to volume production.
• Promote a compliance-focused culture; lead timely investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA for nonconformances.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing across the organization.
• Build strong cross-functional networks (Supply Chain, R&D, Sourcing, Finance, etc.) to drive end-to-end improvements.
• Recruit, lead, and develop department personnel.

Education & Experience

• Preferred: AA/AS degree (BA/BS preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing scheduling and lean manufacturing environments.
• Experience with high-precision mechanical and electrical industrial products.
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

The annualized base salary range for this role is $71,300- $118,000 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.