Site Supervisor Optical Transceiver Manufacturing

The role

The Site Supervisor will oversee day-to-day production operations for 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver manufacturing lines. This role involves supervising operators, ensuring adherence to assembly procedures, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do

• Oversee day-to-day production execution for 800G and 1.6T transceiver assembly and test lines.
• Build a new product prototyping and testing environment.
• Monitor production output including product quantity, scrap, first-pass yield, defects, and WIP/inventory control.
• Ensure operators follow correct optical handling procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to support transitions from pilot builds to high-volume production.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate production operators.
• Ensure staff competency in optical module assembly processes.
• Manage general facility operation including spending plans, recruiting, and training.
• Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Support capacity ramp efforts and maintain daily production reports.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or any related field.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Prior experience in a production supervisor or team lead role in a high-volume environment.
• Solid understanding of production control, WIP management, and line balancing.
• Able to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Familiar with shop floor management/MES systems.

Nice to have

• experience in optical transceivers, optical components, fiber assembly, or electronics manufacturing

About the company

Lumilens is building photonics infrastructure for AI supercomputing. They are a well-funded startup developing high-speed photonics products for AI infrastructure and high-performance computing.