Amperesand · 7 hours ago
Production Operations Supervisor
Reno, Nevada, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expAmperesand is disrupting industrial power with innovative Solid State Transformer systems, and they are seeking a Production Operations Supervisor. In this hands-on role, you will lead day-to-day production operations, supervise a team of production associates, and ensure quality standards and production schedules are met.
ElectronicsInfrastructurePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Directly supervise production associates supporting prototype-to-production builds, managing daily work assignments, floor coverage, and execution against production schedules
Own day-to-day floor operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met while escalating issues and risks in real time
Track, review, and approve timecards, labor hours, and overtime, supporting labor efficiency and production planning
Ensure quality standards are upheld at every building step, supporting a no-defects-forward mindset and partnering with engineering on issue resolution and corrective actions
Coordinate, deliver, and document on-the-job training for new and existing production associates, ensuring readiness for complex manufacturing and power electronics assembly
Support the development, maintain, and enforce standardized work instructions and SOPs in collaboration with engineering and operations
Monitor daily production metrics and drive continuous improvement in throughput, yield, safety, and cost
Develop and maintain production reports, dashboards, and visual management boards that provide clear visibility to leadership on progress toward production goals, risks, and corrective actions
Create a positive, accountable shop-floor culture through coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action, including addressing performance concerns and administering discipline when necessary
Ensure compliance with EHS requirements, proactively identifying and correcting hazards and reinforcing safe work practices
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, with at least 2 years in a hands-on supervisory or lead role supporting production associates
Proven experience leading day-to-day floor operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including work assignment and schedule execution
Experience managing labor and timekeeping, including tracking and approving timecards, overtime, and shift coverage
Practical experience applying quality requirements, standardized processes, and structured problem-solving on production floor
Experience coordinating and delivering on-the-job training and coaching production teams through changing processes
Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, real-time feedback, and corrective action when required
Ability to track production performance and maintain reports, dashboards, or visual management boards to communicate progress toward production goals
Commitment to safety and EHS best practices in a manufacturing environment
High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing environments such as power electronics, energy systems, automotive, or industrial equipment
Prior involvement in pilot production or new product introduction (NPI) builds
Experience partnering closely with engineering teams to improve manufacturability and production readiness
Experience developing or maintaining standardized work instructions, SOPs, or training documentation
Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs
Forklift certified
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
Commuter Benefits
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Company
Amperesand
Amperesand operates as a grid infrastructure solution provider.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$92.45M2025-11-18Series A· $80M
2024-02-07Seed· $12.45M
Leadership Team
Sriram Vaisambhayana
Co-Founder
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