Production Supervisor

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Production Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the hand assembly of high-end sensors. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards while meeting production goals. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who excels in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

This is a weekend split shift on the weekend. The desired schedule is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 12:00pm – 12:00am.  Role is designed to work 36 hours and paid 40 hours.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

 

Safety and Compliance:

 

• Ensure all team members adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring full compliance.

 

Team Leadership:

 

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of assembly technicians performing intricate hand assembly processes.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee production operations, addressing complaints, and resolving issues as per applicable laws and the organization's policy.

 

Production Management:

 

• Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities to meet delivery schedules and quality standards.
• Direct production activities in accordance with production schedules and established priorities, ensuring maximum utilization of assigned resources, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor workflows to identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance and Engineering, to ensure seamless operations.
• Create and supervise recovery plans for gaps in commitments.
• Evaluate and assess specifications, monitoring the process to ensure conformity to specifications.

 

Quality Assurance:

 

• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail in all assembly operations.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.

 

Process Improvement:

 

• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices to optimize productivity and minimize waste.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and work with engineering teams to refine assembly methods.
• Interpret procedures, methods, and correct use of production equipment for production leads and operators, ensuring standard and efficient processes are followed.

 

 

What your background should look like

 

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a supervisor or lead in a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably involving high-precision or high-end products.
• Strong understanding of hand assembly techniques and processes, including soldering, small part assembly, or other fine motor skill applications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems preferably SAP.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education is a plus.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook,