Title:  Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering

Title: Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Code: 25161

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday) 9/80 Schedule

The Broadband Communications Systems sector in Salt Lake City, UT  looking for  an Operations Supervisor to join our team . The Operations Sr. Supervisor supervises individual(s) typically consisting of support level employees as well as professional employees.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage a team of supervisors and frontline employees to achieve operational excellence and meet organizational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency within the department.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and ISO 9001 quality management standards.
• Oversee the execution of daily operations, including engineering performance, identifying trends, resource allocation, workflow management, and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support company-wide projects.
• Prepare and present reports on operational performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and employee engagement.
• Handle escalated issues and conflicts, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Supervise and guide the testing of hardware components and systems, ensuring that all products meet quality and performance standards.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Understands supervisory approaches and has practical knowledge of Operations (Manufacturing/Test/Engineering).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree with a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, practices, and standards.
• Experience with testing hardware components and systems, including developing and implementing testing protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicable test engineering or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of driving team performance and achieving operational goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively interacting with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success in driving cultural change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.