Third Shift Supervisor
- 0891 DS - Advanced Weapons - Northridge
- United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
- 5mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These “solid-state” laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems.
The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 40 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries.
Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt. SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe.
Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/.
This position will be for a Third Shift Supervisor located in Charlotte, NC.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Supervise manufacturing and associated personnel on 3rd shift for Fabrication areas, Crystal Growth, and Coating, as needed.
Drive production priorities while maintaining safe and efficient manufacturing operations
Effectively document and communicate production issues/status to first-shift personnel
Partner with area supervisors, managers, or other resources to address and solve critical operational and employee performance issues in a timely manner
Fully understand and properly execute emergency procedures
Demonstrate the required leadership behaviors to motivate and engage employees and to build trust and confidence among the management team and peers.
Basic Qualifications:
AS Degree in a technical or business discipline and 2 plus years
experience
Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Demonstrated leadership behaviors to motivate, engage, and build trust
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical field
Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
Experience directly supervising a manufacturing operation and personnel
Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Hazardous Materials: Methanol, Acetone, Degreasing Chemicals