Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

A fast-paced, dynamic environment manufacturing world-class wireless communications equipment for military and public safety customers around the world.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end manufacturing operations at our new Salt Lake City Electronics Manufacturing Facility. This role ensures that production output meets established quality standards, adheres to schedule commitments, and aligns with customer and organizational requirements. The Manufacturing Production Supervisor leads and develops a team of Electronics Technicians across multiple shifts, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position also plays a key role in cross-functional collaboration with Quality and Engineering to maintain a seamless flow of materials and finished goods. This individual works closely with production leads, supporting and guiding them in their leadership responsibilities on day-to-day operations with the operators, to ensure consistent execution of processes, team alignment, and professional growth. The following list represents the core responsibilities of this role. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, at its discretion.
 

Production Oversight and Workflow Management
● Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day electronics manufacturing operations of the production shift, ensuring output and quality targets are met.
● Monitor work-in-progress, material flow, and finished goods to maintain steady throughput and minimize downtime.
● Mitigate material availability challenges by collaborating with Scheduling to maintain a high-utilization daily production plan.
● Escalate critical output and quality risks to the Operations Manager to secure the necessary resources to resolve these issues
● Collaborate with the Operations Manager to track and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), including individual and team performance, output levels, quality yields, and on-time delivery.
● Coordinate with the Operations Manager to assess production capacity, plan and schedule production tests, and support floor expansion initiatives.

Quality and Compliance
● Partner with Quality Assurance and Engineering to develop, implement, and enforce production procedures that meet quality and regulatory standards.
● Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 documentation requirements, including recordkeeping and audit preparedness.
● Support customer audits by providing required documentation, production data, and demonstrating compliance practices.
 

Training and Development
● Conduct onboarding with Production Leads and on training for new production staff and periodic refresher training to reinforce quality standards and process adherence.
● Develop cross-training programs to build flexibility and versatility within the production team.
● Provide coaching and feedback to improve technician performance, ensuring both technical proficiency and professional growth.
 

Continuous Improvement and Collaboration
● Partner with Engineering to evaluate production processes and recommend
improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support scalability.
● Participate in problem-solving initiatives to resolve process, quality, or equipment issues quickly and effectively.
● Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to contribute ideas and take ownership of process enhancements.
● Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and production status.

Documentation and Reporting
● Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records, including shift reports, output tracking, and quality metrics.
● Analyze production data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and risks to schedule adherence.
● Report regularly to operations management on production status, challenges, and corrective actions.
 

Other Duties
● Perform other related responsibilities as required to support organizational objectives and operational needs.
● Support the Leads, mentoring Electronics Technicians across assigned shifts.
● Assign work schedules, tasks, and priorities to ensure production continuity and efficiency.
● Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and career development guidance.
● Enforce company policies and safety regulations, promoting a safe and compliant work environment.
● Serve as a role model by demonstrating leadership, accountability, and a commitment to excellence in daily operations.
● Oversee and participate in the interview and hiring process, including candidate evaluation, selection, and onboarding to ensure the recruitment of qualified and high- performing team members.
 

Preferred Qualifications
● Leadership experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
● Strong computer skills.
● Excellent oral and written communication skills.
● Ability to work in a team environment and dynamically align to changing business conditions.

Target Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
● U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
● Ability to work 100% on-site.
● Ability to travel extensively to Los Angeles for training during the initial months of the role.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

Domestic

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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