Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Manages employees of high performance process team(s) so that short and long-term production commitments and process development plans can be met and/or exceeded.

Responsible for actively managing multiple Fab and Test production lines for optimum throughput while exhibiting and communicating a strong advocacy for safe working practices and quality of product.

Participates in cross-functional projects communicating and working closely with a peer supervisor group and other representatives from the manufacturing support teams.

Responsible for team(s) typically consisting of 10-25 persons. Teams work in cleanroom and ESD environments where various products for wireless devices are fabricated and tested. Training plan for the supervisor may include a rotation of in-Fab/Test hands-on execution of operating processes and procedures.

Responsible to provide leadership to the team and facilitate the development and implementation of training plans and strategies to meet business commitments. Responsible for timely performance management and facilitates continuous learning and process improvement.

Teams work 12-hour Alternative Work Schedules. This is a salaried position that may include working Saturdays and/or Sundays. The supervisor will exhibit flexibility in their work schedule as some training and regular on-going responsibilities may occur or extend outside of the assigned shift hours.

Management has the discretion to periodically review supervisor roles and assignments as business need dictates and adjust as necessary.

Current opening is for a night shift schedule working Sun, Mon, Tue, and alternating Wed from 5:45pm-6:00am.

Minimum Education/Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of overall manufacturing experience, including 2 years in a team lead or people management role.
• Associate degree or equivalent related work experience is preferred.
• This leadership position requires solid communication, basic project management, and proficient people management skills

ORGANIZATIONAL PLACEMENT :

Typically reports to the Operations Shift Manager or equivalent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities and duties herein are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. In addition all Broadcom employees are expected to:

• Coach and facilitate team's interpersonal conflict resolution, team decision making and group problem solving.
• Provide a calming presence in crisis or conflict. Be connected and informed.
• Coach team members through interpersonal situations.
• Train and coach team members to develop team decision making processes.
• Consult with teams in problem solving.
• Encourage team based exercises.
• Teach team members methods to gain access to information they need.
• Model effective interpersonal relationships/skills.
• Continually transfer skills to teams to help them become increasingly self-reliant.
• Help team members develop leadership skills.
• Promote a single shift mentality by removing barriers between shifts and teams.

• Facilitate teams utilizing a variety of techniques dealing with group issues, defining group norms, and proposing methods to help team focus on and meeting their objectives.
• Coach teams through establishing and measuring team metrics.
• Help teams set common goals and align to a common plan to achieve the goals.
• Facilitate, coach and teach skills that help teams achieve their goals. Reward meeting goals.
• When goals are not met - guide teams through corrective action. Challenge complacency.
• Assure non-performance is appropriately corrected.
• Help align team efforts to customer needs. Reduce the barriers between customer/team.
• Propose methods to help team focus on the critical few objectives for success.
• Help teams adopt the meeting code of conduct and develop meeting mechanics skills.
• Provide teams with feedback on behavior and Business Team performance issues.
• Provide teams with processes (not answers).
• Support the cultural shift from individual focus to teamwork and team effectiveness.

• Facilitate according to Broadcom objectives, policies and guidelines. Interpret company policy as appropriate while meeting business objectives.
• Provide timely, effective two-way communication.

• Work with teams to understand dynamic customer needs and meet business fundamentals.
• Help teams understand the business metrics and their role in supporting them.
• Coach team's and individual's focus on Business Fundamental improvements.
• Assure teams are aligned with the organizations goals and Business Fundamentals.

• Help develop skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional groups (i.e. EIG, Eng., etc…).

• Facilitate the development and adoption of the organizations vision, mission, beliefs, values and principles.

• Manage quality of work produced.
• Champion the "standardization" of work practices across shifts, functions and teams.
• Encourage re-use of proven processes or practices.
• Help teams develop and use effective processes.
• Challenge teams to accelerate their growth and development.
• Provide objective feedback to teams as an outside observer - strengths/weaknesses.
• Provide and encourage team self-assessment. Help teams complete and act on results of audits.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

The entire group of Supervisors form an "Operations Staff" and are responsible for setting Policy, Vision, Mission, Beliefs, Values, Principles, Goals and Strategies as a team.

Each of these teams are then responsible for creating and implementing Procedures, Proficiency and Performance Management within their assigned Process areas necessary to realize the Vision and Mission of the organization.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,300 - $112,500.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with the relevant plan documents and equity in accordance with equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all national and state requirements for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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