Production Supervisor I

Job Title : Production Supervisor


Departments : Operations/Assembly


Reports To : Production Manager

Job Class : Exempt (Salary)


Pay Rate : Dependent upon experience


Location: Orlando, FL

Position Summary:


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.


Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Supervises : Hourly production personnel, including mechanical, electrical assemblers, and technicians assigned to the Assembly production line.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• 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.

Education, Experience and Training:

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required for the position.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and related by-products.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, based on business needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Wage (based on experience).
• Bonus: Annual bonus based on achieving company and individual goals.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Life Insurance at no cost to the associate.
• Short/Long-Term disability at no cost to the associate.
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development and so much more!

Equal Opportunity Statement:


Mtron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment is contingent upon the success of background check and drug screening.

Job Title: Production Supervisor I

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Orlando, FL

Department: Operations