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Thin Film Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Keysight · Santa Rosa, CA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Keysight (industrial) in Santa Rosa, CA.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
MES, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in California: typical posted base $85k–$116k.

Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 54 production supervisor openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 65 other live production postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $82k–$106k, from 24 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 76%
  • Lean 55%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 26%
  • 5S 23%
  • Root cause 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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This plant: Keysight in Santa Rosa

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities Keysight’s Thin Film department manufactures passive thin film devices that differentiate our industry-leading RF, microwave, and high bit rate instruments. The thin film devices are built in a high-mix microfabrication environment using processes such as deposition, lithography, electroplating, dry/wet etch, electrical test, laser ablation, and dicing. We are seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to lead ~12 operators to manufacture thin film devices with safety, efficiency, and quality. The ideal candidate combines effective people leadership with technical depth, driving operational excellence through clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position is on-site during night shift hours (Su-Th, start time 10:00PM), with additional oversight of limited weekend-shift work centers.

Responsibilities

Lead safe, efficient manufacturing performance across night shift and supported weekend areas Partner closely with day and swing shift supervisors to ensure seamless shift handoffs, staffing alignment, and consistent lot prioritization Maintain proactive floor presence to identify issues, remove barriers, and drive continuous improvement Promote culture of safety through hazard identification and proactive risk reduction initiatives Coordinate compliance with Quality Management System and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, planning, and procurement teams Own work instructions and training records to drive standardized work Coach, develop, and engage a team of ~12 operators through regular feedback and performance management

Responsibilities

Keysight’s Thin Film department manufactures passive thin film devices that differentiate our industry-leading RF, microwave, and high bit rate instruments. The thin film devices are built in a high-mix microfabrication environment using processes such as deposition, lithography, electroplating, dry/wet etch, electrical test, laser ablation, and dicing. We are seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to lead ~12 operators to manufacture thin film devices with safety, efficiency, and quality. The ideal candidate combines effective people leadership with technical depth, driving operational excellence through clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position is on-site during night shift hours (Su-Th, start time 10:00PM), with additional oversight of limited weekend-shift work centers.

Responsibilities

Lead safe, efficient manufacturing performance across night shift and supported weekend areas Partner closely with day and swing shift supervisors to ensure seamless shift handoffs, staffing alignment, and consiste

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Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

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