Manufacturing Supervisor (Swing Shift) - Tues-Sat 5:00P-1:30A

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting edge of laser technology in dynamic and growing markets. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Position Summary

nLIGHT is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor II to lead swing-shift production operations in our fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for creating a safe and inclusive workplace, developing employees, and achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals. As the primary operations leader during assigned swing-shift hours, the Manufacturing Supervisor II provides timely direction, resolves production constraints, coordinates resources across functions and shifts, and leads sustainable continuous-improvement efforts. This position works onsite at nLIGHT's Camas, Washington facility and partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Equipment, Human Resources, and other support teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads swing-shift production operations and serves as the primary escalation point for a team of approximately 20 or more manufacturing specialists, leads, technicians, and other production employees.
• Maintains a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace by reinforcing safe work practices; addressing hazards; supporting incident investigations; and ensuring adherence to company policies, manufacturing procedures, quality-system requirements, cleanroom and ESD protocols, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Reviews production priorities, staffing, equipment status, material availability, and constraints; adjusts resources and workflow to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, yield, throughput, labor-efficiency, scrap, rework, and schedule-attainment goals.
• Coordinates across production areas, departments, and shifts to resolve manufacturing, equipment, material, and quality constraints and ensures accurate, timely shift handoffs and follow-up.
• Assigns work, communicates priorities and results, leads daily manufacturing meetings, and holds employees accountable for performance, attendance, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Builds team capability through recruiting, onboarding, qualification planning, cross-training, coaching, recognition, performance reviews, career development, and succession planning using nLIGHT's Skill, Will, and Fit framework.
• Addresses attendance, conduct, employee complaints, conflict, and corrective action consistently and in partnership with Operations leadership and Human Resources; reviews and approves time and attendance records accurately and on time.
• Leads structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement efforts using Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, value-stream mapping, standard work, and continuous-flow principles to improve processes, equipment performance, product quality, productivity, and cost.
• Supports staffing and capacity planning and performs other duties to meet production and business needs as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Three or more years of manufacturing leadership experience with responsibility for directing employees, managing performance, and achieving operational goals.
• Five or more years of experience in a high-volume or technically complex manufacturing environment, with increasing responsibility and demonstrated hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of comparable size and operational complexity.
• Experience monitoring production metrics, assessing performance gaps, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, standard work, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience resolving manufacturing constraints and coordinating effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Equipment, and other support functions.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees, provide clear feedback, manage conflict, and apply policies and expectations consistently.
• Strong written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and reinforcing safe behaviors, quality standards, and procedural compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work onsite during the assigned swing-shift schedule and provide additional coverage outside regular hours when required by business needs.
• Ability to work in cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments where products are fabricated, assembled, and tested.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, operations, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Leadership experience in semiconductor, photonics, optics, electronics, precision-fabrication, or other advanced manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with assembly, precision fabrication, product-quality testing, or cleanroom manufacturing.
• Lean or Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning, manufacturing execution, or production-reporting system.

Schedule

Swing Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. This is a full-time, exempt position working onsite at nLIGHT's Camas location. The role requires coordination with other shifts and flexibility to work additional hours outside the regular schedule when needed to support production, employees, safety, or other business requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly work on the production floor and move between office, manufacturing, cleanroom, and laboratory environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during the assigned shift.
• Ability to wear required cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment, including laser safety eyewear, for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer and perform repetitive keyboard and data-entry tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation and Benefits

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits. Salary level is based on experience, education, and skills:

• Manufacturing Supervisor II: $86,000 - $100,000 annually + 10% Shift Differential

• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 5% of earned wages, depending on level.
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants.
• Four weeks of Paid Time Off per year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Eligible for health benefits on the first day of the month after the start date.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including prescription and orthodontia coverage.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.

nLIGHT is subject to U.S. export control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a U.S. Person-that is, a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [emailprotected].

E-Verify Participation: nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.