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Production SupervisorviaPhoton • Naperville, IL, US
Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

viaPhoton • Naperville, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Production Supervisor to join our growing Supply Chain team.

About the job

Are you passionate about turning ideas into reality, embracing ownership, and working at the forefront of connectivity? Join viaPhoton and be part of a culture that thrives on fearless innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth, where learning, unlearning, and relearning are part of the journey.

This dynamic role offers significant ownership and responsibility. We’re looking for individuals who excel in environments where their contributions make an impact, are hungry to learn, and are energized by meaningful work that drives company growth while accelerating their career. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Who We Are

We are changing the norm by being customer focused, technology led.

viaPhoton is on an ambitious mission to revolutionize how critical digital infrastructure is manufactured and deployed. Best-in-class data centers and telecom providers need fiber optic solutions delivered in weeks, not months—whether that’s for AI infrastructure, 5G networks, or next-generation broadband. We’re reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. Manufacturing is no longer just an operations challenge, but an automation and speed-to-market problem that customers urgently need solved. In less than 5 years, we’ve grown to a team of over 150, and have added top cloud service providers to our growing customer base. We have only just gotten started our ambition is to become the market leader of the $40+ BN connectivity industry.

We seek candidates who will be culture contributors and who align with our core values :

  • Fearless Innovation we are pioneers unafraid to change the norm in relentless pursuit of better
  • Forward Together we believe that when we work together toward a collective goal, we all succeed
  • Integrity Over Everything we believe in long term relationships and doing what is right, always
  • Nimble, Always we are solutions obsessed, move fast, and stay nimble
  • Be the Bar we set our own standard of excellence and hold ourselves to it

What You Will Do

The Production Supervisor will play a critical role in leading day-to-day operations on the production floor. This is for a 3 : 30PM-1 : 00AM shift. You will be responsible for supervising a team of production employees, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and supporting continuous improvement efforts to achieve production goals and customer expectations.

  • Supervise and coordinate production schedules to meet customer orders and delivery timelines.
  • Monitor Production Processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Lead daily production meetings to review goals, performance, and address any concerns.
  • Manage a team of production employees and activities in assigned area to ensure production follows company policies and regulations.
  • Develop manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.
  • Manage production line maintenance and downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
  • Evaluate employees in assigned area; manage the labor pool and labor expenses within assigned areas.
  • Create and recommend manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Prepare documentation, reports and standard operating procedures.
  • Provide support and prioritization for process improvements.
  • Ensure budgets, schedules and performance requirements are met. Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
  • Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules
  • Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance
  • Check production output according to specifications
  • Submit reports on performance and progress
  • Enforce safety guidelines and company standards
  • Additional duties upon request

    • What You Will Bring

  • Proven experience in manufacturing operations management, preferably in the fiber optics industry.
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in related field, or equivalent vocational or technical education.
  • 3 or more years manufacturing experience a plus
  • Organizational and leadership abilities
  • Solid interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent project management and leadership skills
  • Sound judgement and decision-making abilities
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
  • Ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn. The ability to learn quickly and continuously and maintain a flexible and adaptive mindset necessary for a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive, self-driven mindset where your growth is dependent on you.
  • Creative problem solving; if you don't know the answer, you’ll know how to find a way to it.
  • Multi-tasking with the ability to handle multiple inquiries at once and prioritize them accordingly.

    • Why Join Us

  • Cutting-Edge Technology – Opportunities to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology.
  • Professional Development – We’re committed to your growth, offering resources, career development, and a culture where your voice is heard.
  • Fun Team Environment – Monthly team bonding events, free lunches, and activities to keep us connected.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off – Take time when you need it, with PTO that grows over time plus 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays to use at your discretion.
  • 401(k) Match – we offer up to 5% company match to help you plan for your future.

    • Ready to Build the Future? Apply now

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