Operations Supervisor

About the Role An Operations Supervisor at Bright Machines is responsible for overseeing frontline production employees supporting automated and manual assembly lines. This role ensures daily execution of production plans, safe operation of automated equipment, and consistent output that meets quality, cost, and delivery targets. The Supervisor is a visible floor leader who balances people leadership with operational discipline in a fast-moving, highly automated environment. What You Will Be Doing Lead daily operations for assembly lines to meet safety, quality, and production targets. Manage staffing, line balance, material flow, and shift handoffs to ensure continuous, stable production. Monitor line performance and address downtime, quality issues, and labor gaps in real time. Partner with maintenance, controls, and engineering teams to maximize equipment uptime and resolve issues quickly. Supervise production operators, technicians, and support staff on the assembly lines. Coach and develop team members to ensure consistent execution of standard work. Support hiring, onboarding, and cross‑training to meet changing production needs. Enforce company policies, attendance standards, and workplace expectations. Ensure compliance with safety requirements, including equipment operation, ergonomics, and lockout/tagout. Promote a strong safety culture and promptly address unsafe conditions or behaviors. Ensure quality standards are met throughout the server assembly process, including adherence to work instructions and inspection requirements. Partner with Quality to investigate defects, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. Track and report key performance metrics such as throughput, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency. Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, standard work, and root cause analysis. Support process changes, line upgrades, and new automation deployments. Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure production readiness and meet customer commitments. Communicate production status, risks, and corrective actions to leadership. What You Will Bring 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Experience leading teams on assembly lines, preferably in electronics, servers, or high‑mix manufacturing. Strong understanding of shop‑floor operations, production metrics, and labor management. Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, changing environment with minimal tolerance for downtime. Comfort working around automated, robotic, or semi‑automated production systems. Experience in server, electronics, or electromechanical assembly. Familiarity with MES, ERP systems, and production reporting tools. Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience. Experience supporting new line launches or scaling production. #J-18808-Ljbffr