Production Supervisor

Bilingual Production Supervisor (English/Spanish)Naperville, ILWe are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led. viaPhoton is reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. We design and deliver custom-engineered, end-to-end fiber connectivity solutions for the data centers, 5G networks, and AI infrastructure shaping the next decade, and our customers need them in weeks, not months. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for builders who want to shape what this company becomes.About the RoleYou'll own the day-to-day operations of our production floor and lead a team of skilled technicians. You'll coordinate schedules, solve problems on the fly, lead continuous improvement, and make sure we're delivering quality products on time. If you like a team that's moving fast and want to make a real impact, this is your role.Supervise production schedules and coordinate teams to meet customer orders and delivery deadlinesMonitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and lead improvements to boost efficiencyLead daily production meetings to review goals, performance metrics, and address team concernsDevelop manufacturing schedules, allocate labor and capital resources, and manage labor expensesKeep equipment maintained, enforce safety guidelines, and make sure quality standards are metEvaluate employees, manage the labor pool, and create or recommend manufacturing policies and proceduresWhat You'll BringHave proven experience in manufacturing operations management, preferably in fiber opticsHave a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, or strong vocational or technical educationHave 3+ years of manufacturing experience with proven leadership abilityAre self-motivated with careful problem-solving and decision-making skillsCommunicate clearly and can manage multiple priorities at onceCan pick up new methods quickly and adapt to changing needs on the floorWhat's in it for you?Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting periodFlexible PTO that grows over time10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidaysMonthly team eventsAnnual bonusShift differential for 2nd shiftClick here to view our full benefits overview.Location: Naperville, ILSchedules: Mon–Fri 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AMCompensation: $65,000 - $80,000 base, plus annual bonusWe're building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.We provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments throughout the hiring process. If you need one, please let us know. Any personal data you share with us is handled confidentially and in line with applicable data protection law.