Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Production · Allen, TX Onsite · Full-time

Reports To: Production Manager

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00

About Amphenol Fiber Systems International

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI), based in Allen, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of harsh-environment fiber optic connectivity products serving the military, telecommunications, and industrial markets worldwide. Since 1993, AFSI has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance fiber optic systems engineered to operate in the toughest conditions.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be the world’s most advanced harsh environment fiber optic company by building a culture where curiosity is core, teamwork is fostered, continuous improvement is routine, and attention to detail defines our success.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating daily production activities on an assigned shift. This role ensures safe, high-quality manufacturing output that meets schedule and cost targets while developing people, enforcing standards, and driving continuous improvement consistent with Amphenol's operational goals.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop production leads and operators; manage daily assignments, staffing, and shift handovers.
• Execute the production schedule to meet on-time delivery and customer requirements.
• Ensure product quality by enforcing work instructions, first-article inspections, in-process checks, and nonconforming-material procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce EH&S policies, including lockout/tagout, PPE use, and incident reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, SS, Kaizen) to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase OEE.
• Monitor and report production metrics (throughput, yield, scrap, downtime, OEE) and implement corrective actions to close gaps.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and

Planning to resolve production issues and implement new products/processes.

• Manage and control production documentation and ensure compliance

with ISO/AS standards and customer-specific requirements.

• Lead root-cause analysis for recurring defects; implement countermeasures and verify effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate production records, timesheets, and shift logs; participate in budget and cost-control activities.
• Support onboarding, training, and competency assessments for the production team.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in manufacturing/engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role (or equivalent leadership experience).
• Experience in electronic assembly, cable/connector manufacturing, or precision manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP), shop-floor data collection, and basic Microsoft Office.
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements
• Frequent standing and walking on the production floor, occasional lifting of 25-50 lbs, and work in clean-area conditions. PPE required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Problem-solving skills: structured problem solving (S Whys, PDCA).
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, SS, and continuous improvement tools.
• Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and root cause corrective action (RCCA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred certifications: Lean/Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt,

Why Join Us

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person