Production Supervisor - Anoka

Only for registered members Anoka, United States

15 hours ago

Full time $31 - $36 (USD)

Non-Exempt / Hourly · Job Summary · As a Production Supervisor at VIRTEX, you will oversee, coordinate, and lead daily production activities across high-reliability electronics manufacturing operations. You are responsible for ensuring manufacturing schedules are achieved safely, ...

Job description

Non-Exempt / Hourly

Job Summary

As a Production Supervisor at VIRTEX, you will oversee, coordinate, and lead daily production activities across high-reliability electronics manufacturing operations. You are responsible for ensuring manufacturing schedules are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with internal standards and external regulations (including ITAR, AS9100, J-STD-001, IPC, and ESD protocols). You will lead, coach, and develop production teams while fostering a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Lead daily production operations to achieve quality, schedule, and cost targets in a high-reliability EMS environment.
Supervise and develop production personnel, including training, performance reviews, coaching, and corrective action.
Enforce compliance with safety rules, ITAR regulations, quality standards (AS9100, ISO), and customer specifications.
Manage workflow and labor allocation across PCBA, cable & harness, box build, mechanical assembly, and test operations to meet production commitments.
Drive adherence to documented processes and work instructions (SOPs, IPC standards, J-STD-001, IPC-610).
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test teams to resolve production issues and to support new product introductions (NPI).
Facilitate daily shift meetings to communicate production goals, metrics, safety expectations, and continuous improvement focus.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput, on-time delivery, and defect rates to drive operational performance.
Support internal and external audits, inspections, and customer visits.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean/Six Sigma principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
Maintain accurate production records, including production output, scrap, downtime, and corrective actions.

Requirements

Education & Qualification

High school diploma or GED required.
Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field preferred.
Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, IPC, or supervisory training a plus.

Work Experience - Technical knowledge

3+ years in a manufacturing environment with at least 1–2 years supervisory or lead experience, preferably in electronics manufacturing (PCBA, box build, cable harness).
Strong understanding of electronics assembly processes, production metrics, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Proficient with manufacturing execution systems (MES/ERP), scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to interpret technical documents, work instructions, schematics, and inspection criteria.

Professional Skills

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Behavioral/Soft Skills

Good communication skills and the ability to motivate team members to realize defined objectives and goals.

General Work Conditions

Physical Demand

Ability to stand and move on the production floor for extended periods.
Occasional lifting of up to 25–40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

Manufacturing/production facility with exposure to machinery, electronics, and assembly equipment.

Safety Requirement

Required use of PPE and adherence to ESD safety protocols.

Travel Requirement (%)

0-5%

VIRTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. VIRTEX is an ITAR compliance employer, every employee must be US citizen or permanent resident (valid green card holder).

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