Supervisor, Production at Semtech

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Semtech Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • 2-5 years operator experience required
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
  • Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college level education or work-related experience
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Must be able to work compressed work shifts as well as possible participation/attendance for meetings/classes on unscheduled days
  • Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Standing for 12 hours

Responsibilities

  • Works directly for Production Manager on all manufacturing related aspects to ensure safe, on time and cost effective manufacturing execution and delivery
  • Ensures activities in production area(s) meet production goals and support quality and cost objectives
  • Works to resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence
  • Selects and develops personnel to ensure efficient operation of the production floor; communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions
  • Runs a safe, incident/injury free work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
  • Must be able to work in a clean room environment and follow clean room protocols. Must understand best practices for safe handling of chemicals
  • Must have knowledge of all OP’s and CAR’s for audits
  • Write Work Instructions and Operating Procedures as required. Oversee training requirements for the production department
  • Interface with engineering, management, and maintenance
  • Setup and operate assigned production equipment striving to achieve goals for quality, efficiency and productivity
  • Understand and identify defects in accordance with applicable workmanship
  • Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
  • Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures
  • Perform and direct 5S activities
  • Oversee daily passdowns from previous shift
  • Performs the role of a Production Technician in the absence of other duties for the shift
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Production SupervisionManufacturing OperationsSemiconductor ProductionRobotic AssemblyWafer HandlingDie Level ProcessingTeam LeadershipQuality ControlCost ManagementLabor ManagementSafety Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position at the Colorado Springs manufacturing facility, requiring work in a clean room environment.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for the Production Supervisor role?

Candidates must be able to operate automatic or semi-automatic manufacturing machines including robotic assembly equipment, work in a clean room with chemical handling knowledge, understand operating procedures and corrective action reports for audits, and demonstrate leadership to direct operators.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The Production Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager and supervises a team of operators.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Supervisor position?

A strong candidate exhibits leadership qualities to direct operators and enforce company policy while being able to perform all operator functions, including machine operation and clean room protocols.

Semtech

High-performance semiconductors and IoT solutions

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation focuses on high-performance semiconductors, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity services. Its products include the XR60 5G Router Solution for reliable networking and LoRa technology for efficient IoT applications that support decarbonization. The BlueRiver platform enables the transmission of high-quality video over Ethernet, catering to the audiovisual industry. Semtech aims to provide advanced solutions that enhance connectivity and sustainability across various sectors.

Camarillo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1960Year Founded
$557MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Hardware, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Cisco and Huawei in the IoT market.
Semiconductor industry talent shortage may impact Semtech's innovation capabilities.
Rising raw material costs could squeeze Semtech's profit margins.

Differentiation

Semtech's LoRa technology aids global decarbonization through efficient IoT applications.
The BlueRiver platform enables zero-latency Ultra HD 4K HDR video over Ethernet.
Semtech's XR60 5G Router Solution offers robust 5G and Wi-Fi 6 performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for IoT solutions in elder care boosts Semtech's healthcare market potential.
Financial institutions' investments indicate strong market confidence in Semtech's growth.
Partnership with Nvidia enhances Semtech's position in high-performance computing.

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