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Production Supervisor

Winchester Interconnect, Melbourne, FL, United States


What We’re Looking For
We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor at Winchester Hermetics in Melbourne, Florida!

We are looking for a self starter, motivated to learn our business and drive our production team’s continued success.

The Production Supervisor role includes responsibility for both human and material resources, and the management of production operations including scheduling, documentation, equipment maintenance, and production quality.

The Production Supervisor is also responsible for continuous improvement of the production systems to ensure customer satisfaction with our products and services related to Quality, Cost, and On Time Delivery.

The Production Supervisor will manage their direct reports to execute the production plan, and help their team become the best versions of themselves.

Winchester Hermetics is an extremely unique design and manufacturing company that works with cutting edge technology for the most demanding high cost of failure applications. We manufacture precision components in a clean, quiet, safe environment. We support the World's leading Tech companies in a variety of markets using our “GSD” attitude while still having FUN.

The Winchester values are Accountability, Collaboration and Empowerment (ACE). These values guide how we lead and how we work at Winchester and allow us to do all that we do for our employees and customers.

What is the Production Supervisor Accountable for?

Manage the assembly team in support of day-to-day manufacturing operations

Prioritize work orders and resources in order to achieve OTD and weekly / monthly production goals

Identify areas of improvement through people, performance, process and/or lean initiatives to help improve yields and eliminate scrap

Champion the Winchester culture while creating a strong department

Support safety training and awareness

How does the Production Supervisor Collaborate?

Collaborate across Hermetics in a way that leads by example, holds people accountable and utilizes data to make informed decisions

Effectively communicate the day-to-day priorities and goals to the team and share feedback with other stakeholders

Participate on behalf of the manufacturing team as it relates to training, engineering requirements, scheduling, quality, process improvements and general items

Have a positive, engaged, and infectious attitude that's easy to work with and aligns with our culture

What is the Production Supervisor Empowered to do?

Support the Manufacturing strategy that aligns to our monthly and annual goals, focuses on your department and compliments the others

Strengthen/build your department resources / personnel to achieve the best results. (cross-train individuals where needed, utilize cross-trained individuals to effectively execute the monthly plan)

Collaborate frequently with other departments to ensure priorities for Profit, Revenue, and OTD are met, technical challenges are resolved to completion, and customer communication is supported

Suggest incentives to reinforce the right behaviors and reward achievements

Continuously seek ways to simplify your department and cut labor hours and costs while increasing output

Communicate with your team daily to make sure expectations and performance goals are clear

Empower others within your team to take action supporting the department’s goals and objectives

Qualifications & Criteria For Success

Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a high mix / low volume manufacturing environment (Associate or Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations a plus)

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards and compliance requirements

Proven leadership and team‑building skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Proficient in reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings, prints, and work instructions

Hands‑on experience navigating ERP systems (Visual a plus)

Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills

Experience with 5/6S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma Principles / Methodologies

Commitment to Winchester’s values of Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment

Communication Systems We Use

Google Suite of Products

Infor Visual ERP

Bonusly Employee Recognition

Why choose Winchester Interconnect?
Winchester Interconnect™ is a leading global provider of interconnect solutions that help fuel the ever‑changing electronics industry. Throughout its 75‑year history, Winchester’s business strategy, technical capabilities, passion for quality, and service have supported its customers’ innovation.

As Winchester continues to expand, it is placing increased emphasis on its people, products, operations, supply chain, and key relationships while encouraging a transparent environment that fosters innovation.

Accountability, Collaboration and Empowerment are the fundamentals of Winchester Interconnect Leadership Strategy. These values are part of our everyday at Winchester Interconnect, and this is how we are able to do all that we do for our employees and customers.

We believe in empowering our workforce to think outside the box and make decisions that move our business forward. We hold ourselves and others accountable for following through on what we say we are going to do. We collaborate between departments, teams, business units, and customers to share best practices and become the best interconnect company in the world.

At Winchester, we dream big, get stuff done and like having fun!

Full‑time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Visit https://www.winconn.com/careers/ for additional information about the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Candidates only – no third parties***

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