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Production Shift Supervisor (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX· Akoustis
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Canandaigua, NY$100k - $135kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Oversee RF filter production for SpaceX Starlink and Akoustis, leading operators and technicians to improve yield, quality, and efficiency in bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filter manufacturing. Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet production goals and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations for assigned production area and ensure operators and technicians meet daily output targets
  • Manage shift schedules and overtime to maintain staffing levels and meet production commitments
  • Report weekly KPI performance to management and drive corrective actions when metrics fall below targets
  • Plan and prioritize high-volume production schedules to meet customer delivery dates
  • Lead cycle time reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Investigate and closes corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) within defined timelines
  • Drive equipment uptime improvement initiatives in collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams
  • Resolve process integration issues across work centers to reduce scrap and rework
  • Enforce safety and quality protocols and lead daily safety and quality reviews
  • Manage work-in-process (WIP) levels across work centers to meet cycle time goals
  • Maintain chemical inventory accuracy and ensure uninterrupted material availability
  • Cross-train operators across work centers to improve flexibility and reduce bottlenecks
  • Lead yield improvement efforts and implement actions to reduce scrap and increase first-pass yield
  • Drive cost reduction projects and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency and workplace organization

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience in manufacturing or test environment; OR high school diploma/equivalency and 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or test environment
  • 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience
  • 2+ years of experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry

Skills

Required:Leadership and team supervisionProduction planning and schedulingQuality and safety enforcement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Sick leave per company policy
  • Employee stock purchase plan and potential bonuses
  • Other discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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