What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Littelfuse?
Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.
We are looking for a Production Supervisor for one of our Semi Conductors Business Unit located in Allen, TX. As Production Supervisor you will play a pivotal role in managing production processes, ensuring quality output, and driving continuous improvement within our plant. Supply guidance and direction in trouble shooting basic technical problems, provide training of operators, follow-up on priorities and assist manufacturing in the daily needs of processing quality wafers. Meet the demands of cycle time, throughput, and output.
About The Job
We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.
We offer a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.
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We are looking for a Production Supervisor for one of our Semi Conductors Business Unit located in Allen, TX. As Production Supervisor you will play a pivotal role in managing production processes, ensuring quality output, and driving continuous improvement within our plant. Supply guidance and direction in trouble shooting basic technical problems, provide training of operators, follow-up on priorities and assist manufacturing in the daily needs of processing quality wafers. Meet the demands of cycle time, throughput, and output.
About The Job
- Lead the shift in proper manufacturing protocol, behavior, and quality practices. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Prepare regular reports and present performance updates to management.
- Champion a culture of safety, ensuring strict adherence to all safety protocols and practices. Ensure production operators complete required safety training and promote awareness of safe working practices across the production floor. Supervisors will lead by example when performing company duties.
- Guide and mentor, the operators to enhance their skills and knowledge in EPI Semiconductor manufacturing processes. Facilitate inter-shift communication to provide feedback on problems, opportunities, and accomplishments.
- Provide guidance to operators for trouble-shooting basic technical problems to get production back online with minimal impact. Provide 1st line investigation of technical problems and gather facts pertaining to process and quality problems. Present problems in detail to management as they arise.
- Actively participates in continuous improvement methodologies and recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and overall quality of product.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging and supporting employee suggestions for process enhancements and efficiency gains.
- Collaborate with the Production Manager, Planning and other department heads to execute production schedules that align with customer demands and production capabilities. Ensure the efficient use of resources to meet delivery timelines and cost objectives.
- Supervisor will perform manufacturing tasks as necessary to meet throughput goals including tool operation.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or two years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience as a Production Supervisor in a semiconductor manufacturing environment or related manufacturing operation preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve production goals and quality objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication of goals and expectations.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive process optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Competency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.
We offer a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.
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