Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Bold thinking. World changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location employees join together to improve the world. Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. Step into the future. SkyWater's values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, empowerment and growth mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world! Primary Objective: In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations for a designated group, assessing team members' performance, providing training, coaching, and overall management. As the Production Supervisor, you will ensure area production targets are achieved per plans and will work directly with team members as required to determine improvements to processes. Shift: D-shift- Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 6:15 AM. 25% shift differential. Training will be on E shift- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, for approximately 3 months. Major areas of accountability: Supervising and leading a team of approximately 5 to 10 team members to ensure production targets are achieved. Train, develop, and motivate individual contributors Achieve operational results by communicating job expectations; planning, coaching employees, and monitoring and appraising job results Foster a strong sense of "Team" by balancing morale and deliverables through the use of recognition and coaching Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to schedule, communicate, and prioritize daily production materials with area leads Coordinate job rotation and cross-training Share company updates, financial results, and new objectives with team members Assist in resolving emergencies, such as a quality or customer problem that might be escalated to the team supervisor for handling Identify and resolve workplace problems, including tardiness or absenteeism Drive continuous improvement within the assigned organization Facilitate production meetings Forecast and understand critical production indices Enforce production and safety procedures in all areas Required Qualifications: High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent Minimum of 3 to 5 years in a role demonstrating leading, mentoring, and coaching; Experience working in the semiconductor industry Ability to instill a high sense of urgency, results-driven culture, and provide direction to achieve the department goals Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization Solid experience in independently identifying, analyzing, and solving problems with creative and successful solutions. Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions. Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with competing deadlines Intermediate computer skills with MS Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint Intermediate to advanced Excel skills to generate and assemble analytical reports with MS Excel, Fabtime, FPS, or other similar systems Effective organizational planning skills Flexibility to work a compressed schedule, alternating three and four 12-hour workdays per week US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship Additional Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the facility. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will be required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, face mask, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses). The hourly range for this role is $32.08 - $48.12 per hour. (This role also offers a shift differential of 25%). Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. EOE, including disability/vets