1st Shift Operations Supervisor

Job Summary The Operations supervisor oversees the daily activities of electronic assembly and manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, accurate, and high‑quality production output. This role provides hands‑on leadership to assemblers, technicians, and machine operators working with electronic components, PCB assemblies and test equipment. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining workflow, monitoring production metrics and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as IPC, ESD controls and ISO quality requirements. Working closely with engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance teams, the supervisor supports new product introductions, resolves process issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce defects, and optimize throughput. The position also enforces safety protocols, ensures proper equipment usage and material handling, and fosters a collaborative, high‑performance team environment. The Supervisor will spend much of their time on the manufacturing floor guiding their employees. Duties and Responsibilities Lead, coach and supervise operational staff, ensuring productivity and adherence to company policies. Monitor workflow, resource allocation, takt times and throughput of teams to maintain optimal line efficiency. Adjust staffing or processes to address bottlenecks or equipment issues. Implement operational procedures to improve efficiency, quality and output. Assist in conducting interviews and assessing candidate qualifications. Effectively communicate with their team, peers, management and other departments to ensure collaboration and operational efficiency. Address performance concerns and support continuous skill development. Write effective performance evaluations for all personnel. Manage inventory and allocation of materials. Identify opportunities to improve processes using Lean, 5S or Kaizen tools. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, conduct inspections and perform corrective actions when necessary. Obtain the training and tools necessary for the team to perform jobs effectively. Continuously seek, identify and provide process improvement recommendations to ensure performance, productivity and customer satisfaction. Other projects and assignments may be assigned to accommodate changing department and company needs. Preferred Qualifications B.S. or Associate’s Degree preferred in Operations or Business Management or a related field. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Equivalent experience, at least 5 years prior, will be considered in lieu of education requirements. Five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must understand production processes, supply chain management and Lean methodologies. Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge required. Knowledge of SPC methods and reporting, test processes and automated inventory systems required. No travel is expected for this position. Essential Physical and Mental Qualifications The employee must walk and stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 35 pounds without assistance on a periodic basis and lift materials greater than 35 pounds with assistance. Manual dexterity with hands and fingers is necessary to make quick, precisely coordinated movements to grasp, manipulate and assemble very small objects consistently. Must be able to frequently extend or reach with hands and arms while performing routine job functions including scanners, hand tools, power tools and production equipment. The job will require occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling and crouching. Eye protection, respirators and safety clothing will be required and supplied by the company in instances where there is exposure to safety hazards. Employees may be exposed to solder fumes. The job will require the employee to possess the ability to see and interpret instructions, warnings, safety hazards, colors and procedures; to hear alarms and pages; to listen for safety hazards; to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences in English; and to communicate with peers through spoken words in English to complete job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr ADTRAN, Inc.