Final Assembly Supervisor

About this opportunity:

To scale our operations and meet the demands of our customers, the Ericsson US 5G Smart Factory is looking to hire a Final Assembly (FA) Supervisor to help lead production as we build some of the most sophisticated radios and basebands on the planet. This is the equipment that makes the 5G connection on your phone possible.

Crucial aspects of this role will be to lead daily manufacturing operations, coach and motivate teams, and communicate effectively to help drive production and meet goals. The ideal candidate for this role must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment leading teams, directing workflow, improving processes, and preventing disruption of production. They must be capable and confident in facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and ensuring goals for quality and throughput are achieved daily. They must also promote a strong safety culture and encourage speak up environment where team members are able to provide ideas and feedback. The chosen candidate must be comfortable with both high-volume production and new product introduction.

What you will do:

• Monitor productivity, daily workflow, accuracy, and error rates in all Final Assembly Operations
• Ensure accurate end-of-shift report has been created for Production Management and Factory Leadership Team
• Deliver clear, transparent, and engaging readout of production status on daily production meetings
• Communicate cross-functionally and raise issues through proper channels including with leaders throughout Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality
• Effectively connect with senior management regarding interdepartmental needs, challenges, and requirements to prevent operational disruptions
• Develop and provide feedback to operators on a continuous basis, through one-on-one meetings and the formal talent management process
• Participate in interviewing and hiring process for operators
• Work with technical trainer coordinating training plans and identifying training gaps for Final Assembly Operators
• Encourage safe working practices and enforce safety procedures and use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Promote, understand, and strictly adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality guidelines without deviation.

The skills you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory role
• Solid understanding of standard intra-departmental functions and daily manufacturing operations
• Solid understanding of and methods to apply and sustain 5S within a production environment
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment
• Effective leadership, coaching, and collaboration skills
• Positive conflict resolution and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, creative decision making, and time management abilities
• Experience promoting safety throughout the workplace
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Experience using advanced software in a production environment
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge throughout the organization