Manufacturing Floor Supervisor - Semiconductor Capital Equipment
12 days ago
Saint Petersburg
Job DescriptionDescription: We are seeking a hands-on, people-focused Manufacturing Floor Supervisor to lead daily production operations for our semiconductor capital-equipment manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment and who is passionate about developing talent, optimizing processes, and ensuring projects are delivered with precision and efficiency. As the Manufacturing Floor Supervisor, you will oversee a team of 10–15 skilled technicians and assemblers, manage floor resources, and ensure that labor hours are accurately tracked, analyzed, and optimized across all active projects. You will play a critical role in scaling our operational capabilities as the company grows. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing technicians and assemblers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence., • Conduct regular coaching sessions, performance reviews, and skills-development planning., • Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence., • Allocate labor across multiple concurrent projects., • Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to support troubleshooting, workflow alignment, and team engagement., • Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve build issues and maintain production flow. Project Labor Optimization • Monitor, track, and analyze labor hours for each project, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement., • Implement strategies to reduce non-value-added time and improve labor efficiency without compromising quality., • Provide weekly reporting on labor utilization, project progress, and resource constraints. Process & Continuous Improvement • Drive improvements in build processes, documentation, and workflow to enhance throughput and reduce rework., • Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and standard work., • Collaborate with Production Support Engineering to refine build instructions, BOM accuracy, and manufacturability. Operational Coordination • Ensure the production floor is organized, safe, and compliant with company and industry standards., • Partner with Supply Chain to manage material availability and minimize production delays., • Participate in production planning meetings and contribute to schedule development. Requirements: Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or complex electromechanical systems., • 2+ years of leadership experience managing production teams., • Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, labor planning, and resource allocation., • Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar methodologies., • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, build documentation, and technical specifications., • Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills., • Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing company environment. Success in This Role Looks Like • A motivated, skilled, and cross-trained production team., • Predictable, well-managed labor hours across all projects., • Improved throughput and reduced rework through process discipline and continuous improvement., • Strong collaboration with engineering and supply chain to keep builds on track., • A production floor that runs safely, efficiently, and with high morale.