2nd Shift Production Supervisor I

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas Technologies is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative high-performance market-driven photonic solutions to meet the illumination optronics detection and optical technology needs of global customers. Serving a vast array of applications across biomedical scientific safety security consumer products semiconductor industrial manufacturing defense and aerospace sectors we stand committed to enabling our customerssuccess in their end-markets. Globally we employ over 6700 people across sites in North America Asia and Europe.As manufacturers of the future we push the limits of what is technologically possible through international collaboration trusted experience and a sense of purpose. At Excelitas Technologies YOU are how we Excel.Our facility in Billerica Massachusettsis located in the metropolitan Boston area and specializes in the designand manufacturing of advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Our unique technology enables the highest system performance in the most compact and cost-effective formats in a variety of applications.We are presently seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor that will supervise the implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals quality and cost objectives. The right candidate for this role will plan and administer procedures within the production department. The Production Supervisor will develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas as well as selects develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation.Your responsibilitiesAdministrativeEnsure all procedures utilized in manufacturing are current and up to dateTrack employee attendance records on a daily basisPresent new documents and train employees as requiredCommunicate vital information and company communicationsWrite and deliver employee performance reviews.Logistical ResponsibilitiesTrack inventory accuracy of WIP and componentsEnsure the right products are produced per current production planCommunicate production issues to planning and managementCommunicates any component issues to purchasing when necessaryTrack all production activity in company ERP systemEnsure objectives relating to product costs product quality and product availability are met.GMPSafetyDocumentationEnsure a safe work environment is maintained at all timesCommunicate effectively with management and other support teamsEnsure Manufacturing guidelines are followed at all timesCommunicates process improvement suggestions to engineering and managementGeneral DutiesMakes recommendations regarding staffingMaintains real time production output metricsProperly balances staffing per production areaManages WIP inventories as well as labor efficienciesCoordinate Group leader activities and cross departmental activities. Your requirementsEDUCATION BS degree or equivalent years experienceKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment 5 of which have supervisorlead responsibilitiesProven experience in leading others with a proactive attitudeKnowledge of computer applications i.e. Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Windows Visio etc. requiredKnowledge of proper English usage grammar spelling vocabulary and of generally accepted office practices procedures and equipmentStrong manufacturing background with evidence of process evaluation knowledge is a plus.ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS APICS CertifiedLean and 5s training.SKILLS AND ABILITIES Microsoft Office skillsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned dutiesStrong attention to detailsAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to organize and prioritize workflow and to meet established timeframesAbility to maintain updated knowledge of procedures products and activities of assigned areaAbility to adhererespond to established time frames and schedulesAbility to operate a personal computer and related softwareAbility to work under pressureAbility to coordinate the work of others.PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Develops solutions to a variety of problems ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectivesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to hear and speak to employees and outside business associates on the phone and in personRequires moderate right and left hand coordination for the use of the personal computerAbility to lift 25 lbs.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Supervises nonexempt staff makes hire termination and promotion recommendation to manager.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS May require travel to vendor site.This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITARVisa sponsorship is not available for any position at ExcelitasMust be US CitizenEqual OpportunityAffirmative Action EmployerMinoritiesFemalesDisabilityVeteranGender IdentitySexual OrientationRelocation not associated with this positionSalary 86000 to 121000. Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.