Supervisor, Production

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. 

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This key position involves managing over 20 production employees in a highly complex medium volume manufacturing environment. This role is critical to the success of our business. The main emphasis is on achieving world-class levels of on-time delivery, quality of product and a high productivity level from the workforce in a technical environment.

Specific Duties:

• Supervises production personnel across all activities, according to their abilities and the different production needs of the MPS (Master Production Schedule).
• Reviews the MPS with planning team and discuss necessary adjustments.
• Works with other Supervisors to maintain and alter priorities in order to achieve the MPS for all manufacturing activities.
• Works with other functions (e.g. Maintenance, process, QC and R&D) to maintain workflow and achieve the MPS.
• Verify the production group efficiency with the key performance indicators (KPI) and implement adjustments when necessary.
• Ensures compliance to procedures, inspection and test criteria by personnel.
• Organizes and follows-up on the training programs and the improvement of the production personnel.
• Controls the time and the yield of the production personnel.
• Performs capability analysis to propose headcount changes and to prepare the related justification needed for hiring approvals.
• Participates in the selection process of new employees.
• Communicate on a daily basis with the production team and perform documented one on one meetings with the direct employees on a regular basis.
• Develops and evaluates subordinates using the PMP performance appraisal and goal-setting tool.
• Communicates the results of the activity’s output and issues through team discussions, reports and presentations.
• Continuously reviews practices to optimize throughputs and increase efficiency.
• Responsible for the safety of subordinates via timely health and safety inspections, safety policy administration and providing personal protection equipment as required.
• Assumes the role of Emergency Plan Coordinator for III-V manufacturing personnel with assistance from the Emergency team.
• Works with Continuous Improvement (CI) activity on improvement projects.
• Coordinates the 5S program for the III-V Wafer Fab
• Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

1. College diploma in Chemistry, Physics or Electronics, or equivalent experience.
2. Five (5) years demonstrated proficiency as Technician III-E (wafer fabrication) or three to five (3 – 5) years of supervision experience (preferably in wafer fabrication activity).
3. Proven ability to train and lead technicians and operators.
4. Works well in team-oriented environment.
5. Capacity analysis software knowledge an asset.
6. Strong organization and management skills.
7. Capacity to adapt in a continuously changing environment.
8. Available to work on night shift.
9. Good communication skills in both English and French spoken and written.

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Our hiring criteria meets the requirements of the OLF. 
All applicants must comply with the CGP (Controlled Goods Program). 

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Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation 

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