SMA Supervisor

Skip to main contentJoin Talent NetworkSingle PositionWant to join our team?View All JobsSMA SupervisorLewisville,Texas,United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob ID787879Join our Team Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.About This OpportunityThe Ericsson US 5G Smart Factory is seeking a Surface Mount Assembly (SMA) Supervisor to join the Production team within Operations, reporting to the SMA Area Manager. In this role, you will help lead the production of some of the most advanced circuit boards in the industry — the technology that powers 5G connectivity. You will oversee daily manufacturing operations, develop your team, and collaborate across departments to drive production goals, quality standards, and a strong safety culture. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of leading teams, directing workflow, improving processes, and maintaining uninterrupted production in both high-volume and new product introduction environments.What you will doCoordinate with the SMA Area Manager and Production Planning to establish daily targets aligned with customer demandMonitor productivity, workflow, accuracy, and error rates across all SMA operationsInitiate daily production with Team Leads, including dispatching orders, printing labels, and ordering componentsDeliver clear production status updates during daily meetings and ensure accurate end-of-shift reportsCommunicate cross-functionally with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teamsDrive adherence to 5S programs and maintain Inventory Accuracy KPI metricsProvide insights to management to improve safety, equipment efficiency, and team productivityManage multiple departmental improvement initiatives simultaneously and ensure audit readinessProvide feedback to software developers on shop floor automation projectsCoach and develop team members through one-on-ones and the formal talent management processPartner with People Business Partners on performance improvement plans and corrective actionsParticipate in interviewing and hiring operators; coordinate training plans with the technical trainerEnforce safety procedures and proper PPE use; report incidents to Area Managers promptlyServe as the point of contact during emergency events and adhere strictly to all safety, environmental, and quality guidelinesThe skills you bringBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience2+ years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership roleSolid understanding of intra-departmental functions and daily manufacturing operationsDemonstrated knowledge of 5S methodologies in a production environmentStrong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skillsEffective conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving abilitiesExperience promoting and maintaining a workplace safety cultureProficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)Experience with advanced software systems in a production environmentKnowledge of waste reduction methods and non-conforming material processesComprehensive understanding of SMA equipment and its role in the production processWhy join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach...