Manufacturing Supervisor

The Vacancy

The Manufacturing Supervisor (Electronic Assembly) oversees daily production operations within the electronic assembly department, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals are consistently met. This role directs and supports production teams, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates with engineering, quality, and supply chain to maintain efficient manufacturing workflows.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of electronic assembly technicians to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery timelines are met.

• Assign work, monitor progress, and ensure efficient use of labor and equipment across the assembly area.

• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and ensure compliance with company policies, ESD controls, and relevant manufacturing/industry standards.

• Inspect assemblies and processes to verify quality requirements are met; collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering to resolve nonconformances, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, throughput, and first-pass yield through continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, standard work, and waste reduction.

• Train, coach, and develop team members in assembly techniques, equipment usage, quality expectations, and safety procedures; conduct performance evaluations and address personnel issues as needed.

• Monitor production metrics including yields, cycle times, and labor efficiency; provide daily and weekly reports to management.

• Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure material availability, resolve production issues, and support new product introduction.

• Oversee proper operation of manufacturing equipment, schedule preventive maintenance, and arrange repairs when necessary.

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in electronic assembly, PCB manufacturing, or related production environment.

• Strong knowledge of IPC standards, SMT and/or through-hole assembly practices, and ESD handling.

• Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting.

• Technical degree or certification in electronics, manufacturing, or industrial technology.

• Experience with lean/continuous improvement