Production Supervisor I

Purpose of the Position

The position provides leadership, guidance, and supervision of respective unit. This position works closely with management to ensure quality products are safely and efficiently produced within scheduled timeline. Although the location of the position is in Sterling VA, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. 

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for frequent checks of product quality and resolves production and the resulting quality issues that may arise.
• Develops and maintains methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies and quality maximize labor utilization and reduce operating costs.
• Ensures production goals are met.
• Assists in performing physical inventories in accordance with company procedures.
• Demonstrated success in developing others, building a successful team, facilitating change, aligning performance to company values.
• Fosters continuous improvement and continuous improvement culture.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements, including input into crewmember discipline and documentation.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager.
• Participate in interviews as needed.
• Advises planners of potential missed dates
• Monitor attendance, performance, training; complete performance assessments; make termination recommendations as necessary.
• Manage department priorities.

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Activities:

Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. The employee may lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. Employees must grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, may be noisy at times. Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments. The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of job-related equipment and tools.  

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience:

·       Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing environment with supervisory experience preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong sense of ownership and work ethic, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards.
• Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.

Organizational Relationships

Direct Reports:

Assemblers, Technicians, Inventory Control Clerk, Shipping & Receiving Clerk, Picker & Packer

This position managers employees within the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law

Benefits

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.