SMT Supervisor

Zentech Manufacturing I is seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor to join our team. As a key member of our manufacturing operations, you will be responsible for the hands-on management of our SMT manufacturing lines, including process, programming, scheduling, and supervision of all SMT personnel.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate SMT manufacturing lines and processes.
• Generate SMT and AOI programs utilizing offline software.
• Create reflow profiles ensuring integrity of solder joints within internal quality guidelines and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, ensuring minimal downtime through knowledge of tooling and production equipment capabilities, change-over methods, estimated production times, and staffing requirements.
• Analyze and plan workforce and workspace utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Communicate with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Determine minimal cycle time and provide training necessary to assure zero-defect quality and on-time delivery.
• Develop and foster a teamwork environment.
• Perform other tasks as directed by supervisory and management staff.

• A minimum of 5 years working in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) environment with a specific focus in the Surface Mount (SMT) area.
• Proven experience with efficient switch-overs and running multiple jobs concurrently.
• Experience in manufacturing with lead and lead-free process chemical streams.
• A hard-charging work ethic and an ability to motivate others.
• A seasoned, experienced leader who can select, teach, coach, and mentor a workforce to support quality-driven operations.
• A believer in and driver of continuous improvement activities.
• A person with a sense of urgency and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory, lead, or management experience.

BS or AA degree or truly exceptional experience in manufacturing/industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Availability and willingness to work alternate shifts and overtime as necessary.

The physical demands of this job require constant standing, walking, visual requirements, simple grasping and reaching, keyboarding, mouse input, talking, and hearing. Working conditions are predominantly a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, etc.