Supervisor, Manufacturing

Job Description

Renesas is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead daily operations within our Probe, Assembly & Test (PAT) manufacturing organization in Palm Bay, Florida. This role is responsible for supervising assembly production personnel, ensuring safe and efficient operations, meeting manufacturing schedules, and driving continuous improvement across high-reliability semiconductor assembly processes.

The Assembly Supervisor will provide leadership to production employees, support operational excellence, maintain product quality standards, and ensure delivery commitments are achieved. This position is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who excels in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about employee development, safety, quality, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise assembly production personnel in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Drive daily manufacturing activities to achieve production schedules, quality requirements, and operational objectives.
• Monitor department performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, throughput, scrap reduction, and overall efficiency.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, train, and develop employees to maximize performance and support career growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, manufacturing procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate staffing, shift coverage, work assignments, and resource allocation to meet manufacturing demands.
• Partner with Assembly, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Management teams to resolve production issues and remove barriers to success.
• Support new product introductions and production readiness activities within the assembly organization.
• Review manufacturing data and production trends to identify opportunities for process and operational improvements.
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to production delays, yield concerns, equipment downtime, and workflow inefficiencies.
• Support workforce planning, employee performance management, training initiatives, and succession planning.
• Participate in audit preparation, corrective action activities, and quality conformance requirements.
• Assist with departmental budgeting, cost control initiatives, and continuous improvement program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate's degree
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees in a production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter who can work independently while effectively leading teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor manufacturing or electronics assembly experience.
• Experience supervising employees in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with semiconductor assembly operations, including wire bonding, die attach, epoxy dispensing, hermetic sealing, curing ovens, and related manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing metrics, statistical process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting highly regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of this position and the required access to areas where ITAR-controlled articles and/or technical data may be present, candidates must meet the applicable U.S. person requirements for ITAR access. This includes individuals who are:

• A U.S. citizen or U.S. national;
• A lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder); or
• A protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.