Supervisor - Production

Supervisor - Production (SMT & PTH Production Engineer)

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production plans and achieve delivery commitments.
  
• Monitor production efficiency, utilization, throughput, and production targets.
  
• Manage manpower allocation across SMT and PTH lines.
  
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize machine downtime.
  
• Manage SMT operations including Solder Paste Printing, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow Soldering, AOI, and X-Ray Inspection.
  
• Monitor process parameters and maintain process stability.
  
• Support NPI activities and process validation.
  
• Manage PTH assembly, Wave Soldering, Selective Soldering, and Hand Soldering operations.
  
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and quality requirements.
  
• Analyze defects, drive CAPA activities, and reduce rework.
  
• Participate in customer and internal quality audits.
  
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, OEE, and SMED initiatives.
  
• Optimize cycle time, line balancing, and productivity.
  
• Maintain production records, MIS reports, SOPs, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
  
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and machine troubleshooting.
  
• Monitor machine utilization, downtime, and calibration compliance.
  
• Lead operators, technicians, and line leaders.
  
• Conduct production meetings and employee training programs.
  
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement culture.
  

Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
  
• 5+ years of SMT/PTH production experience in an EMS environment.
  
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Industrial Electronics, or Medical Electronics manufacturing preferred.
  

Technical Skills

• SMT and PTH Production Processes
  
• Solder Paste Printing and Stencil Management
  
• SPI, AOI, and X-Ray Inspection Systems
  
• Reflow Profiling
  
• Wave and Selective Soldering
  
• BGA, QFN, CSP, Fine Pitch, and PoP Assembly
  
• SMT Machine Programming and Optimization
  
• MES and Production Traceability Systems
  
• ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)
  

Quality Standards

• IPC-A-610
  
• IPC J-STD-001
  
• ANSI/ESD S20.20
  
• ISO 9001
  
• AS9100 (Preferred)
  
• ISO 13485 (Preferred)
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management
  
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
  
• Effective Communication
  
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
  
• Customer Focus
  
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
  
• High Ownership and Accountability
  

Preferred Industry Background: EMS, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Medical Devices Manufacturing.