Supervisor, Manufacturing

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 • 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. Due to the nature of this position and the required access to areas where ITAR-controlled ar ticles and/or technical data m