Production Supervisor Job at TTM Technologies in San Diego

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About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, RF components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time‑critical, one‑stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Job Description

Scope: A Production Supervisor provides leadership and supervision to hourly production employees during the designated shift. The Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring all operational functions meet or exceed the company objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, facilitate and provide leadership to first line supervisors, production employees, maintenance and other support staff.
• Direct the activities of engineering and other technical resources in the evaluation, procurement and installation of equipment.
• Lead technical support staff in troubleshooting and enhancing production processes.
• Plan, develop and manage the departmental budget.
• Develop and utilize financial reporting metrics and tools, including labor utilization, cost analysis, productivity and related areas.
• Interface with external suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of high quality production parts and material.
• Work directly with external customers and support groups to ensure that customer requirements are understood and met.
• Direct Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive on‑time delivery, yield improvement, quality improvement, cost and cycle time reduction and safety.
• Provide analysis and reporting as required, and ensure communication of departmental key metrics related to safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Manage employee relations issues, performance management and assist employees with problem resolution.
• Support and facilitate organizational change initiatives.
• Act as a key influencing factor on the plant’s leadership team.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and in group meetings and discussions.
• Ability to give and receive information accurately.
• Participate in meetings and give receipts of information several times per month.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately; to organize facts and figures; apply basic arithmetic.
• Conduct meetings to negotiate, explain, persuade, or present information.
• Ability to work weekend hours, when needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with financial concepts and tools, including budgets, cost analysis and reporting.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation range: $74,757 – $124,594. Additional compensation may include an annual or quarterly company bonus based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the U.S.; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing