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Production Supervisor

Dow-Key Microwave

life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)

United States, California, Ventura

4822 McGrath Street (Show on map)

Dec 22, 2025

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Summary:

Under minimal supervision using independent judgment and decision-making, supervises a team of electromechanical assemblers and testers to meet Company goals in the areas of quality, on-time delivery and cost. Is a key member of the manufacturing team who may lead kaizen events in support of continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing. This is a generic job description applicable to all product lines.

Typical Responsibilities:

Monitors production schedules, material and human resources
Conducts kaizen events toward the goal of continuous process improvement
Identifies and solves operational problems
Determines workforce requirements to meet production schedules
Creates and maintains reports and production documentation to reflect schedules, performance, quality and on-time delivery
Sets and enforces high standards of safety
Hires, trains, evaluates and directs employees
Makes recommendations regarding materials, equipment and processes

Supervision: Supervises teams of assemblers, adjusters and test technicians

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Four year degree in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering or related field preferred but not required
At least two years of trade school with an emphasis in mechanical design or electronic technology or more than five years of relevant experience
At least five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing plant, preferably in an electromechanical environment for the aerospace/defense industry
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Physical Requirements:

Able to read documents and computer screens
Able to move around an office building and up stairs
Able to sit/stand for long periods of time
Able to type on a computer keyboard
Able to communicate through a telephone
Able to communicate with co-workers

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00per hour

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year depending on schedule worked, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contactaccommodations@mpgdover.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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