Production Manufacturing Supervisor (RF)

Job Title: Production Manufacturing Supervisor 

Location: Palo Alto, CA (onsite) 

Employment Type: Salaried direct employee with full benefits 

Industry: Electronics / power systems 

Compensation: $100K - $120K 

About the Opportunity:

The Production Manufacturing Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates closely with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure products are built to specification, timelines are met, and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented. Lead daily production on the manufacturing floor, ensuring products are built safely, on time, and to quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll support technicians, solve real-time issues, and drive workflow improvements to keep production moving.

We are looking for a candidate with deep RF/microwave production, test, and troubleshooting experience where this person is viewed as the technical go-to on the floor.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and coordinate daily production floor activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and provide direction to technicians, assemblers, and lead technicians.
• Provide day-to-day coaching, mentorship, and direction to test technicians, supporting skill development and improving overall team performance and production readiness.
• Support troubleshooting of equipment, process, or material issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize assembly methods, tooling, and line configurations.
• Ensure accurate execution of production schedules and maintain visibility to work-in-progress.
• Enforce quality standards, conduct in-process checks, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Train, mentor, and develop technicians and lead technicians in assembly techniques, safety practices, and problem-solving skills.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Track and report daily production performance, including output, labor utilization, and first-pass yield.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with EHS requirements.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Associate's degree or equivalent technical training and experience

Min 5 years of high volume manufacturing / assembly experience that includes a strong understanding of mechanical/electrical assembly, tooling, and production workflows, and min 2 years of experience working with RF/microwave systems. 

Ideally min 2 years of experience as a supervisor or leader of manufacturing teams, but they will consider a senior technical candidate ready for a leadership position. 

Min 2 years of experience within a LEAN or CI manufacturing environment (Six Sigma training a plus)

What Sets You Apart:

Bachelor's degree

Experience working alongside RF Test Technicians, production test operations, troubleshooting activities, or complex electronic system integration 

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.