Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor (Night Shift) - Danbury, CT

Join a High-Impact Manufacturing Team

We're seeking a driven, hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead night shift cleanroom operations in Danbury, CT. In this key leadership role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring production excellence, maintaining top-tier quality standards, and driving seamless collaboration across testing, integration, and customer support.

If you're energized by fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about leading teams to success-this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You'll Lead & Achieve

• Develop and execute production schedules that maximize efficiency and align with operational goals
• Drive performance by resolving issues quickly, minimizing downtime, and optimizing costs
• Ensure consistent, on-time delivery of all production targets
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability and process performance
• Coordinate cross-functional support to accelerate production ramp-up and meet customer demands
• Maintain exceptional product quality through strong processes, training, and accountability
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 10-15 employees, building a culture of engagement and accountability
• Take ownership of hiring, performance management, and employee development
• Set clear priorities and ensure execution aligns with business objectives
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality standards, including ISO practices
• Drive Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma) to improve efficiency and eliminate waste
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that elevate overall operations

What You Bring to the Team

• Strong leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Expertise in process improvement, troubleshooting, and production optimization
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Proven success managing and developing teams
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and production reporting
• Excellent organizational and project management skills

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing or production setting
• 2+ years in a leadership role with direct people management
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• Business or Engineering background is a plus

Work Environment & Schedule

• Cleanroom production environment in Danbury, CT
• Night shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Rotating schedule including weekdays and alternating Saturdays
• Fast-paced, collaborative setting with a strong focus on Lean and continuous improvement

Why You'll Love This Role

• Take on a visible leadership role with real operational impact
• Build and shape a high-performing team
• Work in an advanced manufacturing environment with cutting-edge processes
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous growth

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Danbury, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Join one of the top employers in Connecticut - and take the first step toward building a long-term career in engineering or manufacturing leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to break into the rapidly growing semiconductor industry. This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive compensation package, including medical benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays, along with a 15% night shift premium and up to a 12.5% annual bonus.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Danbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.