Production Supervisor

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Spectacles is home to Spectacles — a camera inspired by the human eye, powered by your imagination — and a world-class research & development team that is paving the way for the future of the camera. Spectacles builds creative technology that helps overlay computing on the world around us.

We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Spectacles team!

 

In the role of the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing all production-related processes, systems, and procedures within the appropriate shift. All while allocating appropriate resources within the fabrication area to ensure that production objectives are met, and business policies are properly adhered to.

• Set priorities for the fab personnel and monitor the flow of material through the production area to ensure that production schedules are consistently met.

• Maintain a sense of ownership including understanding a sense of urgency and drive to optimize workflows.

• Plan and coordinate material in the fabrication area, adjusting work assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads as needed.

• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals in tandem with the Production Manager. Resolve personnel problems, complaints, and formal grievances at the first level.

• Review applicant credentials, interview potential candidates, and make recommendations for hiring.

• Understand and promote training initiatives to further growth of the fab personnel as well as personal growth.

• Maintain a safe and organized work area by observing and promoting all safety policies, cleanroom protocols, and procedures.

• Review priority of outstanding/upcoming orders and clarify specifications as needed.

• Determine production processes required and prioritize work based on demand and schedule.

• Coordinate the creation of new Work-In-Process (WIP) for the production line and evaluate material at final inspections when necessary.

• Plan and schedule routine tasks, using sound judgment when unexpected deviations from standard practice arise.

• Schedule and monitor preventative or corrective maintenance and schedule major equipment repair to minimize production downtime on shift, as required.

• Prepare and present clear and understandable reports for presentation to interdepartmental peers regarding status, progress, issues, mitigation plans and suggested solutions.

• Participate as a key member of the operations team to identify opportunities and present solutions to improve the process flow.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral, interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Self-motivated work style, with the ability to make decisions when direction is limited.

• Great attention to detail. Neat and organized work practices.

• Ability to grasp technical details and provide useful feedback to peers on issues and ideas.

Minimum qualifications:

• 2+ years of prior supervisory or lead-role experience.

• Experience tracking and reporting production metrics.

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for the majority of a shift, wearing full cleanroom attire.

 

Preferred qualifications:

• AA or higher-level degree.

• Knowledge of and frequent use of PC tools (Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel or equivalent.)

• Familiarity with industry standard troubleshooting methods (8D, 5-Why, CAPA, etc.)

• Experience using a manufacturing execution system (MES) software in a production environment.

• Prior experience working in a cleanroom environment.

• Prior experience working with liquid crystal and/or AR/VR equipment.

• Have a can-do, ready-to-work attitude while also having fun at work.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $89,000-$133,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$126,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $76,000-$113,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.