B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum five years of supervisory or engineering experience in manufacturing.
Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate teams and build relationships.
Proven management and problem-solving skills, including resource management and decision-making.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of fiber optic technologies preferred.
US Person status may be required due to the nature of work.
Responsibilities
Supervise departmental operations to meet production schedules and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Lead employee development through training, performance management, and fostering teamwork.
Drive Lean and operational excellence initiatives by managing shop floor meetings and implementing improvements.
Coordinate with various departments to optimize processes and resolve operational issues.
Manage resources effectively, including staffing, materials, and budgets, for efficient operations.
Monitor product quality and process performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Benefits
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
Active health management programs.
Corporate pension plans for future security.
Opportunities for personal and professional development.
A corporate culture that emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Your Contribution
Supervise departmental operations and personnel to achieve production schedules, maintain process control, and ensure product quality, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Lead and develop employees through training, performance management, coaching, and collaboration with group leaders while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive Lean, PSO, and operational excellence initiatives by conducting shop floor management meetings, tracking action plans, and implementing process improvements.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Control, Sales, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to optimize processes, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
Manage department resources, including staffing, materials, tooling, budgets, and labor reporting, to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
Monitor product quality, process capability, cycle times, and yields, identifying corrective actions and opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
Your Profile
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
Minimum five (5) years related supervisory or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate teams, build effective cross-functional relationships, and drive continuous improvement.
Proven management and problem-solving abilities, including planning, organizing, resource management, decision-making, and leading multiple shifts effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of fiber optic materials/finishing technologies preferred, with the ability to support operational excellence initiatives and communicate effectively in English.
Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.
Total Compensation (Salary + Bonus) Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000 Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Your Benefits
SCHOTT's openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs.
Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.
At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.
