Electronics Production Supervisor Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Electronics Production Supervisor Do?
Electronics production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the electronics production process. They manage labourers working on the production line, oversee the quality of the assembled goods, and perform cost and resource management.
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Where Do I Start?
Circuit Diagrams
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
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Skills You Need to Become an Electronics Production Supervisor
Essential Skills
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EssentialCircuit Diagrams knowledge
Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.
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EssentialSupply Chain Management knowledge
The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
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EssentialElectronic Equipment Standards knowledge
The national and international quality and safety standards and regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electronic equipment and its components, such as semiconductors and printed circuit boards.
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EssentialElectrical Discharge knowledge
Tthe qualities and applications of electrical discharge, including voltage and electrodes.
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EssentialIntegrated Circuits knowledge
Electronic components, made up from a set of electronic circuits which are placed on semiconductor material, such as silicon. Integrated circuits (IC) can hold billions of electronic components on a …
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EssentialTypes Of Electronics knowledge
The different categories of electronics, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, microelectronics, computers, information and communication equipment, and measuring equipment.
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EssentialElectrical Equipment Regulations knowledge
The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk …
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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EssentialEvaluate Employees Work skill
Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques …
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EssentialFollow Production Schedule skill
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, …
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EssentialInspect Quality Of Products skill
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
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EssentialKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialMeet Productivity Targets skill
Devise methods to determine improvement in productivity, adjusting the goals to be reached and the necessary time and resources.
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EssentialMonitor Machine Operations skill
Observe machine operations and evaluate product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.
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EssentialMonitor Manufacturing Quality Standards skill
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EssentialMonitor Stock Level skill
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
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EssentialPerform Resource Planning skill
Estimate the expected input in terms of time, human and financial resources necessary to achieve the project objectives.
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EssentialPlan Shifts Of Employees skill
Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.
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EssentialRead Assembly Drawings skill
Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a …
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EssentialRead Standard Blueprints skill
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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EssentialSupervise Staff skill
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
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EssentialSupervise Work skill
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialInterpret Electronic Design Specifications skill
Analyse and understand detailed electronic design specifications.
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OptionalMicroelectronics knowledge
Microelectronics is a subdiscipline of electronics and relates the study, design, and manufacture of small electronic components, such as microchips.
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OptionalOptoelectronics knowledge
Branch of electronics and optics dedicated to the study and use of electronic devices that detect and control light.
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OptionalMechatronics knowledge
Multidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes. The combination of …
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OptionalConsumer Electronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic consumer goods such as TVs, radios, cameras and other audio and video equipment.
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OptionalBiomedical Engineering knowledge
The biomedical engineering processes used to create medical devices, prostheses and in treatments.
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OptionalElectrical Engineering knowledge
Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
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OptionalPower Electronics knowledge
The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power. Power conversion systems are usually categorised as AC-DC or rectifiers, DC-AC or inverters, DC-DC converters, and AC-AC …
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OptionalSensors knowledge
Sensors are transducers that can detect or sense characteristics in their environment. They detect changes in the apparatus or environment and provide a corresponding optical or electrical signal. Sensors are …
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OptionalLoading Charts For Transportation Of Goods knowledge
Understand the information displayed in loading charts showing the weight of shipments loaded in trailers. Read loading charts for the transport of larger items, dangerous materials or shipments that need …
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OptionalTelecommunications Engineering knowledge
Discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to improve telecommunications systems.
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OptionalAssemble Electronic Units skill
Assemble and maintain electronic components and electronic circuits.
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OptionalCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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OptionalLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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OptionalLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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OptionalMaintain Electronic Equipment skill
Check and repair electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.
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OptionalManage Distribution Channels skill
Oversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.
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OptionalMeasure Electrical Characteristics skill
Measure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.
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OptionalOversee Logistics Of Finished Products skill
Ensure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.
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OptionalProvide Documentation skill
Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.
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OptionalRecruit Employees skill
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
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OptionalRepair Electronic Components skill
Repair, replace or adjust damaged electronics components or circuitry; use hand tools and soldering and welding equipment.
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OptionalTest Electronic Units skill
Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalChair A Meeting skill
Chairing a meeting for a group of people, in order to formulate plans and decisions that are carried out by the company.
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OptionalInspect Electronic Supplies skill
Check electronic materials for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
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OptionalOrder Electronics Supplies skill
Order the required materials for assembling electronic equipment, paying attention to the price, quality, and suitability of the materials.
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OptionalProcess Incoming Electronics Supplies skill
Receive incoming electronics supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
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