Manufacturing Supervisor

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Sturbridge, MA, USA
In-Office
75K-90K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Software • Generative AI
The Role
Oversee daily production and staff on the factory floor, ensuring quality, safety, clean-room protocols, and efficient scheduling. Prepare reports, manage timecards, hiring, disciplinary actions, and procurement; support continuous improvement using data and MS Office tools. Serve as liaison for safety, evacuations, power failures, and maintenance requests.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Seeking a motivated and driven employee to oversee daily production, manages staff, ensures quality and safety compliance, and drives efficiency on the factory floor.  Supporting employee development and fostering a team-oriented environment. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

3+ years in manufacturing leadership in progressive roles and or 5+ years in a manufacturing environment 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications) 

  • Knowledge of Fiber Optic Industry desirable 
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, and problem resolution skills 
  • Proficient in MS Office Excel, Word and Power Point; Acute ability to understand and use data for continuous improvement. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manufacturing department walks every two hours per shift.
    • Start and end of shift communications what’s expected, how did it go
    • Department tasks are being met and monitored, validating Fiber Path cleanliness, LIFO, reworks, expedite and engineering feedback.
    • Prepares and delivers daily report.
    • Decision making.
    • Interviews manufacturing applicants.
    • Work instruction and SPL updates as needed.
    • Department supply procurement using the equipment engineering database requisition form procedure and approval process.

  • Scheduling personnel to ensure efficient use of labor in support of all production scheduling requirements.
    • The Supervisor is also required to manage vacation scheduling, ensure overtime is scheduled, if needed.
    • Daily/weekly timecard updates and approvals.
  • Ensuring all equipment is operated safely, efficiently and within all specified guidelines.
    • Reviews and prepares Maintain-X request if needed.
    • Validating required PPE and clean room protocols are being followed.
    • Attends and participates in Department Safety Meetings
    • Reviews and prepares and closes out safety reports
    • Immediate phone notification to appropriate personnel whenever accidents occur.
    • Liaison for building evacuations communicate to employees and emergence personnel.
    • Liaison for power failure. Following written guidelines and communication protocols.
    • Calls in Support Staff and or Trades when required.
  • Issue disciplinary action when deemed necessary per company and plant policies.
    • Communicates with Human Resources and Production Manager on matters of employee discipline, performance, vacations, attendance, and policy related matters.
  • Other duties

*  Hiring Range:

$75,000 - $90,000 

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity considerations.


Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years in manufacturing leadership or 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States; employer does not provide visa sponsorship
  • Experience managing production staff, scheduling, timecard approvals, hiring, and disciplinary actions
  • Knowledge of Fiber Optic industry
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ability to use data for continuous improvement
  • Familiarity with safety procedures, PPE, clean room protocols, and maintenance/Maintain-X requests

Lightera Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lightera and has not been reviewed or approved by Lightera.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered okay‑to‑good in many hourly manufacturing roles, aided by overtime opportunities and union‑linked increases in some plants. Some hourly titles benchmark near or above market in specific locations.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is consistently highlighted, with multiple references to a strong employer contribution. This support is positioned as part of a competitive total rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid and mainstream. Some locations also reference on‑site or supplemental health resources and tax‑advantaged accounts.

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The Company
HQ: Chiyodaku, Tokyo
3,379 Employees
Year Founded: 2025

What We Do

For decades, we have carried the beacon of innovation, leading industries, communities, and individuals into a brighter era. Now, we have brought together all this knowledge and expertise to provide complete solutions for communication networks, connecting businesses and people. Today, we are one: Lightera, a Furukawa Electric Group company. The creation of Lightera reflects our commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving demands of industries such as generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing. Through advanced optical technologies, we build brighter, more connected communities with innovative solutions. Step into the future of smart connectivity. Visit us at lightera.com.

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