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MFG Test Supervisor

ZT Systems Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $30/HR

Posted Jan 12, 2026

Role & seniority: Systems Test Operations Supervisor (mid-level to senior supervision) supervising a team of 10–15 technicians/engineers.

Stack/tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); manufacturing test environment knowledge; process tools (6S, Lean/Six-Sigma); inventory management.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Provide work direction and priorities for the test operations team; balance workload and manage performance.

  • Lead personnel management, mentoring and developing both technical and non-technical staff.

  • Identify, escalate, and resolve test operations issues (yield, false failures, cycle time); drive process/tool improvements (6S, Lean/Six-Sigma) and process quality initiatives.

Must-have skills

  • Associate degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

  • 2+ years in a manufacturing test environment (test development, sustaining, improvements).

  • Experience leading and mentoring diverse teams; strong multi-project management.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent written/spoken communication; ability to explain technical topics across levels.

  • Able to operate in a fast-paced, flexible environment and learn new tools quickly.

Nice-to-haves

  • Lean/Six-Sigma training or certification; 6S implementation experience.

  • Background in inventory management and test process optimization.

Location & work type: Location not specified; full-time position. Benefits and compensation discussed in offer.

Full Description

About The Role The Systems Test Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of test operations employees, ensuring that delivery, quality, and cost metrics are met. The Systems Test Operations Supervisor will focus on employee productivity, quality, safety, and training, typically managing a team of 10-15 direct reports of technicians and engineers. What You’ll Do Provide Work Direction to the Extended Team Communicate overall priorities based on customer commits priorities, quantities, capacity utilization, and technical challenges. Personnel Management Attract, keep, and grow technical test organization Execution Workload Balance and performance management Test Issue Resolution Through a team of test engineers, manage/elevate/solve issues impacting test operations (test yield, false failure rate reduction, test cycle time detractor) Involve Peer Manager(s) as needed Effectively communicate to senior management Process and Quality Engineering Process Improvement / 6S Leadership Work with extended team to identify and execute process/tool improvements: 6-S Implementation Inventory Management Lean/Six-Sigma to continuously improve yield, waste elimination, capacity optimization What You bring Associate degree in engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or related work experience 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing test environment including test development, test sustaining, and test improvements in a technology field. Experience leading and mentoring technical and non-technical teams. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel Ability to prioritize workload and possess excellent multi-project management skills. Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information across all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly. ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be $30/HR. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. About ZT Systems At ZT Systems, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world. What We Offer At ZT Systems, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future. Compensation & Financial Security -Competitive base salary -Performance-based annual bonus eligibility -401(k) retirement savings plan -Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs Health & Wellness -Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers -Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs- -Company-paid life and disability insurance Time Away & Work-Life Balance -Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays -Parental leave and family care support programs Growth & Purpose -Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities -Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here. ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing. 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