Manufacturing Supervisor

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About Lumentum

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing.

For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow.

At Lumentum, we're building more than a business-we're building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.

Position Summary

This role follows a rotating 12-hour night shift schedule: Thursday-Saturday with alternating Wednesdays, 6:00 PM-6:00 AM, across alternating 3- and 4-day workweeks. Flexibility for overtime, training, and business needs is required.

The Shift Supervisor leads night shift manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals. This role oversees production teams, drives continuous improvement, ensures compliance with manufacturing and cleanroom procedures, and supports execution in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong people management skills and experience in semiconductor, photonics, electronics, or cleanroom manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Supervise night shift manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, and delivery goals.
• Execute production schedules based on demand, materials, equipment, and staffing.
• Monitor KPIs including throughput, yield, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Optimize equipment utilization and operational performance.
• Escalate production, quality, or safety issues promptly.
• Ensure effective shift handoff communication with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate production and labor reports.

Team Leadership & Quality

• Lead, coach, and develop operators, technicians, and support staff.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage performance reviews, attendance, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and cross-training initiatives.
• Align staffing with production and overtime needs.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, cleanroom protocols, ESD controls, and quality standards.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience in semiconductor, photonics, electronics, medical device, or cleanroom manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production control.
• Experience leading teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with MES systems, SPC, and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Experience in wafer scheduling, floor prioritization, shipment management, and driving quarterly production goals.
• Prior experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and process troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and EHS compliance requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lumentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pay Range:
P40-USA-1 :$85,000.00 - $121,400.00
Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.