Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Shift Supervisor to lead our team in the efficient and high-quality manufacturing of our diamond wafers. This role is a promotion opportunity for a proven technician who has demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to our company's values. As a Shift Supervisor, you will oversee daily production operations, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Production Technicians, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a dedication to maintaining a safe and organized work environment by effectively implementing 5S principles.
Show the full description
The schedule for this role will be Sunday-Tuesday, alternating every other Wednesday, 6pm-6am.
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Strategy: Direct daily shift workflows and manage cross-functional team coordination to meet or exceed production throughput and yield targets.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Serve as the primary technical resource for equipment issues, performing complex machinery setups and coordinating with maintenance for specialized repairs.
Training Compliance & Mentorship: Oversee the Training Qualification Program, ensuring all staff remain current with SOP revisions and mentoring the team toward Level 2 and Level 3 expertise.
Technical Resource Management: Act as the primary technical point for escalation, diagnosing complex issues and coordinating with Maintenance or Engineering as required.
Process & Quality Control: Enforce strict adherence to safety and quality rules as we prepare to acquire our ISO 9001 standard. Supervisor is to perform audits on production data and maintain a 5S/ Lean manufacturing environment. Requirements Proven Leadership & Ownership: Extensive manufacturing leadership experience (typically 3+ years) or an advanced degree with 2+ years of manufacturing experience characterized by a proactive drive to lead. Possesses a proven track record of managing production teams in high-growth environments. Demonstrates the ability to spearhead production and drive cross-functional results through initiative and ownership.
Regulatory & Safety Expertise: Deep understanding of EHS regulatory requirements, emergency response protocols, and workplace safety standards.
Strategic Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical challenges and operational updates to senior management along with diverse production teams.
Advanced Data Literacy: Proficiency in using Google Workspace and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) software to track, verify, and report production metrics.
High-Level Communication Skills: Ability to clearly relay technical challenges and shift updates to both the production team and senior management.
