Production Supervisor / Production Manager

ABOUT LUMILENS

At Lumilens, we are building the essential photonics infrastructure that will drive tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is ushering in a new era of computing that is faster, cooler, and dramatically more efficient. We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who have built and scaled some of the industry’s most transformative technologies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor/Manager to oversee shift operations, lead shop-floor teams, and achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) targets in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day plant operations, managing shift headcount, line balancing, and workstation allocation.

• Drive line metrics including Output, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and cycle time adherence.

• Partner with Process/Equipment Engineering and Quality teams to troubleshoot line stoppages and resolve recurring quality defects.

• Manage operator discipline, performance appraisals, training matrices, and shift cross-skilling.

• Enforce 5S standards, EHS policies, and standard operating procedures across the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field.

• 4+ years (Supervisor) / 8+ years (Manager) of direct floor management experience in electronics, precision engineering, or semiconductor assembly.

• Strong leadership in managing shift technicians, line leaders, and large operator headcount.

• Experience with MES, ERP (e.g., SAP/Oracle), Lean Manufacturing, and 8D root-cause problem solving.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Work with a world-class team solving cutting-edge challenges

• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Lumilens is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.