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Job Summary
The Operations supervisor oversees the daily activities of electronic assembly and manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, accurate, and high-quality production output. This role provides hands-on leadership to assemblers, technicians, and machine operators working with electronic components, PCB assemblies and test equipment. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining workflow, monitoring production metrics and ensuring compliance industry standards such as IPC, ESD controls and ISO Quality requirements.
Working closely with engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance teams, the supervisor supports new product introductions, resolves process issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce defects, and optimize throughput. The position also enforces safety protocols, ensures proper equipment usage and material handling, and fosters a collaborative, high-performance team environment. The Supervisor will spend much of their time on the manufacturing floor guiding their employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead, coach and supervise operational staff, ensuring productivity and adherence to company policies.
• Monitor workflow, resource allocation, takt times and throughput of teams to maintain optimal line efficiency.
• Adjust staffing or processes to address bottlenecks or equipment issues.
• Implement operational procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and output.
• Assists in conducting interviews and assessing candidate qualifications.
• Effectively communicate with their team, their peers, management, and other departments to ensure collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Address performance concerns and support continuous skill development.
• Will be required to write effective performance evaluations on all personnel.
• Manage inventory and allocation of materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes using Lean, 5S, or Kaizen tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, conduct inspections and perform corrective actions when necessary.
• Responsible for obtaining the training and tools necessary for the team to perform jobs effectively.
• Continuously seek, identify, and provide process improvement recommendations to ensure performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
• B.S. or Associate’s Degree preferred in Operations or Business Management or a relative field.
Basic Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
o Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements
• 5 years prior Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must understand production processes, supply chain management, and Lean methodologies.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• Knowledge of SPC methods and reporting, test processes, and automated inventory systems required.
• No travel is expected for this position.
Essential Physical and Mental Qualifications
• The employee must walk and stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 35 pounds without assistance on a periodic basis and lift materials greater than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity with hands and fingers is necessary to make quick, precisely coordinated movements to grasp, manipulate, and assemble very small objects on a consistent basis.
• Must be able to frequently extend or reach with hands and arms while performing routine job functions including scanners, hand tools, power tools, and production equipment. Job Summary
The Operations supervisor oversees the daily activities of electronic assembly and manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, accurate, and high-quality production output. This role provides hands-on leadership to assemblers, technicians, and machine operators working with electronic components, PCB assemblies and test equipment. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining workflow, monitoring production metrics and ensuring compliance industry standards such as IPC, ESD controls and ISO Quality requirements.
Working closely with engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance teams, the supervisor supports new product introductions, resolves process issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce defects, and optimize throughput. The position also enforces safety protocols, ensures proper equipment usage and material handling, and fosters a collaborative, high-performance team environment. The Supervisor will spend much of their time on the manufacturing floor guiding their employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead, coach and supervise operational staff, ensuring productivity and adherence to company policies.
• Monitor workflow, resource allocation, takt times and throughput of teams to maintain optimal line efficiency.
• Adjust staffing or processes to address bottlenecks or equipment issues.
• Implement operational procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and output.
• Assists in conducting interviews and assessing candidate qualifications.
• Effectively communicate with their team, their peers, management, and other departments to ensure collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Address performance concerns and support continuous skill development.
• Will be required to write effective performance evaluations on all personnel.
• Manage inventory and allocation of materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes using Lean, 5S, or Kaizen tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, conduct inspections and perform corrective actions when necessary.
• Responsible for obtaining the training and tools necessary for the team to perform jobs effectively.
• Continuously seek, identify, and provide process improvement recommendations to ensure performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
• B.S. or Associate’s Degree preferred in Operations or Business Management or a relative field.
Basic Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
o Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements
• 5 years prior Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must understand production processes, supply chain management, and Lean methodologies.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• Knowledge of SPC methods and reporting, test processes, and automated inventory systems required.
• No travel is expected for this position.
Essential Physical and Mental Qualifications
• The employee must walk and stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 35 pounds without assistance on a periodic basis and lift materials greater than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity with hands and fingers is necessary to make quick, precisely coordinated movements to grasp, manipulate, and assemble very small objects on a consistent basis.
• Must be able to frequently extend or reach with hands and arms while performing routine job functions including scanners, hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
• The job will require occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Eye protection, respirators, and safety clothing will be required and supplied by the company in instances where there is exposure to safety hazards.
• Employees may be exposed to solder fumes.
• The job will require the employee to possess the ability to see and interpret instructions, warnings, safety hazards, colors, and procedures, the ability to hear alarms and pages, to listen for safety hazards, to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences in English, and the ability to communicate with peers through spoken words in English to complete job requirements.
• The job will require occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Eye protection, respirators, and safety clothing will be required and supplied by the company in instances where there is exposure to safety hazards.
• Employees may be exposed to solder fumes.
• The job will require the employee to possess the ability to see and interpret instructions, warnings, safety hazards, colors, and procedures, the ability to hear alarms and pages, to listen for safety hazards, to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences in English, and the ability to communicate with peers through spoken words in English to complete job requirements.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; equivalent experience may substitute
- Five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong team leadership, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of production processes, supply chain management, and Lean methodologies
- Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge
- Knowledge of SPC methods and reporting, test processes, and automated inventory systems
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Operations, Business Management, or a related field
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and periodically lift up to 35 pounds
- Manual dexterity to handle and assemble small objects using production tools and equipment
- Ability to communicate and understand spoken and written English
ADTRAN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ADTRAN and has not been reviewed or approved by ADTRAN.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health insurance is solid, with medical, dental, and vision coverage viewed favorably. Company-paid short-term disability and access to on-site medical services at some locations reinforce the perception of strong healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests the 2024 shift to flexible/unlimited PTO has been well received and is complemented by paid holidays and sick leave. Volunteer time off adds to the overall time-away options.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site clinics, fitness centers, cafeterias, and tuition assistance add meaningful day-to-day value. An Employee Assistance Program and optional add-ons further expand lifestyle support.
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What We Do
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong. Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.









