Manufacturing Supervisor

About nLIGHT

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

We're looking for a motivated leader with proven experience in fast-paced production environments, skilled at launching new products and driving continuous improvements. The Manufacturing Supervisor manages all production activities and team performance during the swing shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00PM–10:30PM).

Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees all aspects of production activities and performance during their assigned shift, supporting a high-velocity fabrication team. Key responsibilities include supervising team members to ensure safety, development, and training; allocating resources effectively; fostering positive team morale; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to enhance product quality and achieve throughput and cost targets. This role requires daily interaction with Operations team members, manufacturing support teams, product line leaders, and Development Engineering personnel.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervises approximately 20+ member team on shift; including manufacturing specialists, leads and technicians
• Ensures safe work environment for all employees; reinforces safety culture, supports incident investigations, and participates in ergonomic evaluations
• Identifies staffing needs and assists in capacity planning with area management
• Investigates and leads solutions to manufacturing constraint issues.
• Provides leadership through effective communication, coaching, training, and development
• Ensures compliance with Company policies and applicable laws, leads by example
• Assigns and directs work, coordinates workflow through multiple departments and across shifts
• Conducts employee corrective actions, resolves complaints and conflicts, and participates in investigations in coordination with the Operations Leadership and Human Resources
• Responsible for employee performance management; motivates and facilitates continuous learning and development, conducts annual performance appraisals, and provides timely feedback and recognition
• Monitors and approves employee time and attendance records in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Develops, implements, and analyzes actions to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and quality levels, and takes the appropriate corrective actions to meet goals, quality standards, safety, and cost objectives
• Ensures conformance to established processes and procedures
• Leads and reports out in daily manufacturing meetings
• Leads LEAN, 5-S, value stream mapping, and continuous flow activity

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment with a record of increasing job complexity and hands-on problem-solving ability, including 2+ years as a shift supervisor
• Hands-on assembly, precision fabrication, and product quality performance testing experience
• Experience with LEAN and 5-S implementation and maintenance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrate an unwavering dedication to safety of yourself, your team, and all of those around you
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) and listen effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Experience investigating and leading solutions to resolve manufacturing constraint issues
• Proven ability to work with a diverse team and across various functional groups
• Proven ability to drive continuous-improvement approach to production solutions to operational challenges are implemented
• Ability to work within clean room and ESD environments, where various products are fabricated and tested
• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences is a plus
• Electronics/optics supervisory or management experience is a plus

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary, level based on experience, education and skills:

• Manufacturing Supervisor II: $81,000 to $88,000 annually
• Senior Supervisor: $87,000 to $95,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits

• 6% Swing Shift differential
• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at or

E-Verify Participation:

nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

• E-Verify Participation Poster

• Right to Work Poster