Kimball Electronics is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to keirecruiting@kimballelectronics.com . All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.
No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
High Level Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote Kimball Electronics' success. This is accomplished by providing direction and support to the manufacturing cells, by maintaining open communication with all functions, and by defining, communicating, implementing and maintaining the Quality System. Manufacturing Management strives to lead by example in meeting our Customers expectation of quality and delivery.
High Level Statement of the Role
The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the quality of the manufacturing of products on a day-to-day basis within the framework of the quality system as well as supervising production personnel.
Technical production supervisor responsible for leading Electronic Test Technicians and Tester personnel in testing and troubleshooting of analog, digital and RF circuit boards and Unit Assemblies. Interpreting and following the production schedules to delegate work to the appropriate test operator. Ensuring that the production schedules are met on time. Uncovering defect trends and working with quality and management to reverse. Must be familiar with various forms of in circuit and functional testing techniques and platforms. Able to communicate and work directly test engineers in supporting the implementation of new test platforms and techniques. When not leading the test team must be fully capable of testing and troubleshooting products. Proficient use of various test apparatus such as multimeters, analyzers, oscilloscopes, frequency generators, counters, Gen Rad/HP/Teradyne ICT Platforms and flying probe testers.
Ability to work in a high mix manufacturing test environment.
High Level Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership to production personnel
• Coach, develop and train employees on process and systems
• Ensure all employees comply with KETA policy & procedures, e.g. ESD, Safety, etc...
• Support the Quality System
• Ensure the quality of the product that is manufactured
• Ensure we are meeting our Customer's requirements
• Maintain a safe workplace
• Build communications throughout all levels of our business
• Participate in and provide performance feedback to employees
• Maintain department reports and records
• Address employee concerns and escalate to Sr. Management as necessary
• Ensure a harassment free workplace
• Participate in evaluation and selection of candidates
• Administer disciplinary action when necessary
• Support team to achieve plant metrics as it relates to safety, scrap reduction, quality and output
• Other duties assigned

Essential Job Functions
The specific responsibilities listed above are essential to the role. In addition, there are the following physical, mental, equipment use and working condition requirements for the job:

• Discussion with worker doing job
• Referral to business unit QR&Rs
• Referral to business unit Work Instructions
• Observation of job being performed
• Ability to use computer
• Ability to measure first articles
• Ability to read Technical Prints
• Sitting frequently
• Standing occasionally

• Walking occasionally
• Lifting 1-50Ibs occasionally
• Carrying 1-50Ibs occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling 1-100Ibs occasionally
• Squatting occasionally
• Bending occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Reaching (overhead) occasionally
• Reaching at/below shoulder level continuously
• Hand Functions (both) continuously
• Fine Finger manipulation occasionally
• Operate knobs/levers/cranks occasionally
• Turn wrenches/valves/handles occasionally
• Accommodation (focal length change) occasionally
• Far vision (corrected to 20/40) occasionally
• Near vision (corrected to 20/20) frequently
• Accurate depth perception frequently
• Ability to differentiate colors frequently
• Ability to perceive spoken voice continuously
• Ability to hear warning signals over 70dB - occasionally
• Comprehensible speech continuously
• Balance continuously
• Exposure to dust, mist, fumes occasionally

• Inspection of products, objects or materials occaisonally
• Analyzing information or data frequently
• Simple and complex planning frequently
• Simple and complex decision making frequently
• Define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, and/or deal with abstract variables continuously
• Basic counting, addition and/or subtraction of numbers frequently
• Performing simple and complex statistics calculations frequently
• Ability to comprehend written language- basic instructions, safety rules, office memoranda, technical or professional materials, financial or legal reports continuously
• Compose letters or memos and/or edit reports or technical professional material frequently
• Comprehend simple verbal sentences and instructions continuously, comprehend technical and complex information continuously
• Talking with complex, technical or professional English frequently
• Conversing in standard English continuously
• Wear PPE -Safety Glasses/Googles, ESD smock, ESD heel straps, ESD wrist strap when sitting

Skills to Perform This Role
Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to be objective
• Open minded, willing to drive change
• Ability to give and receive balanced feedback

Patience
Technical Skills

• Prior Supervisory experience is preferred
• Electronic manufacturing experience required
• Experience in printed circuit board assembly and component prep equipment in the manufacturing of Thru Hole product is preferred
• Good Quality Systems knowledge
• Basic computer skills, specifically Excel and Power Point
• Overall safety knowledge
• Overall knowledge of production scheduling

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate at all levels and with all areas
• Good listening skills
• Good verbal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to provide balanced feedback

Leadership Skills

• Good organizational skills
• Able to manage multiple departments
• Good team building skills
• Must take initiative
• Able to motivate and mentor employees to achieve goals
• Able to adapt and manage change
• Able to prioritize
• Able to coach and develop employees

Business Skills

• Good planning - long and short term
• Good overall business knowledge

Good managerial and administrative skills
As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Kimball Electronics is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees' differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Kimball Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.