Production Supervisor
 SkyWater Technology | |
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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| 2401 East 86th Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 17, 2025 | |
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Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.
Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!
Position Summary: In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations for a designated group, assessing team members' performance, providing training, coaching, and overall management. As the Production Supervisor, you will ensure area production targets are achieved per plans and will work directly with team members as required to determine improvements to processes. Shift: D Shift- Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday 6:00PM- 6:15AM Role and Responsibilities: *Supervising and leading a team of 5 to 10 direct reports *Interview, train, develop, motivate, and evaluate the performance of individual contributors *Achieve operational results by communicating job expectations; planning, coaching employees, and monitoring and appraising job results *Foster a strong sense of "Team" by balancing morale and deliverables through the use of recognition and coaching *Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to schedule, communicate, and prioritize daily production materials with area leads *Coordinate job rotation and cross-training *Share company updates, financial results, and new objectives with team members *Assist in resolving emergencies, such as a quality or customer problem that might be escalated to the team supervisor for handling *Identify and resolve workplace problems, including tardiness or absenteeism *Maintain and update daily and weekly payroll reports for direct reports *Drive continuous improvement within the assigned organization *Facilitate production meetings *Forecast and understand critical production indices *Enforce production and safety procedures in all areas *The job also requires performing other duties as assigned Required Qualifications *High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent *Minimum of 3 to 5 years in a role demonstrating leading, mentoring, and coaching. *Ability to instill a high sense of urgency, results-driven culture, and provide direction to achieve the department goals *Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization *Solid experience in independently identifying, analyzing, and solving problems with creative and successful solutions. Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions. *Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with competing deadlines *Intermediate computer skills with MS Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint *Intermediate to advanced Excel skills to generate and assemble analytical reports with MS Excel, Fabtime, FPS, or other similar systems *Effective organizational planning skills *Flexibility to work a compressed schedule, alternating three and four 12-hour workdays per week US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship Preferred Qualifications *Experience working in the semiconductor industry The hourly range for this role is $35.54 - $53.31 per hour. (This role also offers a shift differential of 25%). Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com. EOE, including disability/vets | |