LightPath Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of precision optics and photonics solutions, serving defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. With decades of expertise and a strong culture of innovation, LightPath designs and manufactures advanced optical components and systems that power some of the world’s most demanding applications. We offer a collaborative, technology-driven environment, opportunities to work on cutting-edge programs, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, growth, and work-life balance.

We are currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team onsite in our Orlando, FL office. We offer a 9/80 work schedule and foster a professional, high-energy culture where employees are empowered to succeed.

The Production Supervisor will oversee and direct all activities across multiple production areas. This position will be responsible for supervising staff, monitoring workflow, and delivering products. The Production Supervisor will verify all incoming and outgoing materials and meet client delivery expectations. This role reports directly to the operations department and works in close collaboration with engineering, sales, and accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervision of hourly employees
• Responsible for communicating job expectations and monitoring employee performance
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of production processes, setting process variables, studying process methods, and implementing cost reduction
• Implement and maintain standard departmental procedures
• Collaborate with Engineering, Accounting, and Sales in updating ERP, Infor Visual system
• Ensure all outputs meet quality standards by establishing and/or enforcing organization requirements
• Implement and maintain a training program for all aspects departments
• Enforce a safe and clean working environment including 5s
• Maintain and practice compliance with company policies and procedures
• Analyze data and identify solution methods for equipment and process issues
• Work with external and internal suppliers
• Work and cooperate with Engineering, Sales, and accounting departments
• Assist in the documentation and updating of process work instructions
• Develop and drive cost reduction initiatives and process optimization
• Coach, counsel, and discipline employees
• Monitor manufacturing process and record process times, yields, and efficiencies
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR for recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Special Authority:

• Stop any nonconforming process(es) which may affect safety, poor quality or customer satisfaction