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US Conec

Fiber optic connector and ferrule manufacturer

Automation Operations Supervisor

Product AssemblyPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeFort Worth, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Demonstrated experience directing, supervising, coaching, and evaluating employees in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Knowledge of automated assembly equipment, production processes, quality systems, and safety requirements is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple production demands with minimal supervision is required.
  • Ability to train and develop employees while promoting accountability and performance is required.
  • Experience maintaining production schedules and coordinating staffing resources is required.
  • Proficiency with basic computer systems and production reporting tools is required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, and evaluate the performance of Automation Operators and Leads.
  • Coach, counsel, train, and discipline employees while implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain workflow and production schedules by assigning personnel, communicating priorities, monitoring output, and resolving production delays.
  • Oversee the safe and effective operation of semi-automated and fully automated assembly equipment while ensuring compliance with approved work instructions.
  • Coordinate operator onboarding, training, cross-training, and qualification activities to support production requirements.
  • Monitor product quality, inspection results, scrap, and rework while coordinating containment and corrective actions with Quality and Engineering teams.
  • Interface with Assembly Technicians, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve equipment and production-related issues.
  • Coordinate equipment troubleshooting, maintenance support, and escalation of recurring machine faults and downtime events.
  • Review manufacturing process instructions and support the implementation of approved process changes and standardized work practices.
  • Recommend improvements to equipment performance, production efficiency, product quality, and employee safety.
  • Coordinate staffing, shift coverage, and overtime requirements to support changing production demands.
  • Maintain and approve employee time records and review production, downtime, and quality reporting for accuracy.
  • Interpret company policies, enforce safety regulations, and maintain clean and organized work areas.
  • Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining established production and quality standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree in a technical, manufacturing, engineering, or related field is preferred.
  • Two or more years of experience working with manufacturing assembly operations or automated equipment is preferred.
  • Experience supervising employees in an automated or high-volume production environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization methodologies is preferred.
  • Experience supporting equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and manufacturing process improvements is preferred.
  • Familiarity with quality systems, corrective actions, and production performance metrics is preferred.

About the Company

US Conec

Fiber optic connector and ferrule manufacturer

US Conec designs and manufactures fiber optic connectors and ferrules for high-speed data transmission in data centers and telecom networks. Products include MMC and MDC very-small-form-factor multi-fiber connectors, HEC-DC hardened connectors, ELiMENT duplex LC connectors, and MT and PRIZM ferrules. What sets US Conec apart is its extensive patent portfolio and multi-source licensing with partners like Fujikura, Sumitomo Electric, and CommScope, making its designs industry standards. The goal is to advance fiber density and reliability.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hickory, NC
Founded
1992

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