Production Supervisor I

Production Supervisor I

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Production Supervisor I position. This position is a direct hire opportunity which is expected to be on-site in Orlando, FL.

The production supervisor role is a position leading mechanical/electrical assemblers in solder, general assembly, and fabrication. Responsibilities include planning hardware through assembly processes, status reporting and management of quality and schedule goals for multiple work cells / areas.

Overall leadership of mechanical and electrical assemblers.

Management of production schedule ensuring meeting objectives for deliveries, cost, and quality

Conduct hiring and releasing of workers as required to maintain production schedules

Create a work environment conducive to increasing employee morale and motivation to accomplish performance objectives

Supervise and evaluate performance

Ensure training plans are implemented and effective

Build a flexible team through cross training initiatives

Maintain good employee relations and adherence to policies and procedures

Take appropriate disciplinary actions as required

Confers with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments to everything is running with appropriate parameters

Maintain visual management tools including Key Performance Indicator (KPI) boards and performance charts to monitor progress to goals, prioritize issues and drive actions

Ability to supervise across multiple shifts as needed

Drive continuous improvement activities

Improve processes to eliminate wasteful practices within the department

Maintain neat and clean work areas and ensure compliance with safety and 5S standards; ensure a safe work environment for all employees

Ownership of all production floor activities

Strong background in electronics and solder assembly.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and flexible manufacturing environment, including overtime as required.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques.

Ability to effectively collaborate with Engineering and other cross-functional teams across multiple platforms and departments.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong MRP System experience.

Must be able to work with ITAR data without a license.

Associate degree in Electronics, Electronics Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, or technical experience related within the defense industry. Prior experience in the defense industry preferred.

Prior supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing environment preferred.

Experience with production tracking, scheduling, cost management, and quality management in a manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with RF filters, oscillators, and crystals preferred.