CPT Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs
Manufacturing Supervisor roles on CPT let you apply production planning, lean operations, and team leadership directly on the plant floor, exactly the kind of integrated, curriculum-tied experience your DSO needs to authorize. Your CPT must be part-time during the academic term or full-time during an approved break.
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SIMTEC is a leading, U.S.-based Extraordinary Solutions provider exclusively focused on the customized, serial production of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), LSR over-molded and 2-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic) solutions, and Multi-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic and Metal) injection molded components. As a technology driven company, since 2002, SIMTEC has been envisioning and manufacturing high precision, tight tolerance solutions for global innovative leaders in the automotive, life science, electronic, infant and personal care industries. SIMTEC Silicone Parts is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO/TS 16949 certified, as well as cGMP compliant. The company is a proud member of the RICO GROUP.
Position Summary
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Job descriptions represent a general outline of job responsibilities and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and, therefore, their descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point of time.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This internship provides students with direct exposure to manufacturing operations, production support activities, work instruction development, safety initiatives, and training coordination within a dynamic LSR injection molding manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and update production work instructions.
- Support safety initiatives and training documentation.
- Assist with production reporting and operational organization.
- Analyze production performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support KPI development, reporting, and performance tracking initiatives.
- Assist with operational performance reviews and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Production Leadership to evaluate productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
- Help develop safety and training matrices.
- Support manufacturing process improvements.
- Collaborate with supervisors and production personnel.
- Assist with operational efficiency initiatives.
- Participate in shop floor improvement projects.
- Identify non-conforming products or processes during inspections and ensure that proper containment actions are taken.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with the production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Document non-conformance reports (NCRs), track quality issues, and provide feedback to relevant teams on trends and recurring problems.
LOCATION
Location: Simtec
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EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsManufacturing Supervisor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Supervisor role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly relates to your degree program and your school's DSO approves it. Industrial engineering, operations management, supply chain, and manufacturing technology programs typically satisfy the curricular integration requirement. You'll need to demonstrate how supervising production teams or managing workflow connects to your enrolled coursework, a generic management role with no technical overlap may not qualify.
Can I work full-time as a Manufacturing Supervisor on CPT?
Full-time CPT, more than 20 hours per week, is only permitted during official school breaks or when your program explicitly requires a full-time internship. During the academic term, you're limited to part-time CPT. Manufacturing Supervisor positions often involve shift work and mandatory overtime, so confirm your authorized hours with your DSO before accepting a schedule that could exceed your CPT limits.
How do I find Manufacturing Supervisor employers who understand F-1 CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Manufacturing Supervisor roles from employers with documented visa sponsorship history. Companies that have filed LCAs or sponsored H-1B visa workers before are far more likely to have HR processes in place for handling I-9 verification and CPT work authorization without delays. Avoid employers who've never encountered international student hiring, the onboarding friction can cost you your start date.
What does my offer letter need to include for DSO CPT approval?
Your DSO needs a letter on company letterhead that includes the employer's name and address, your exact job title, the start and end dates of the CPT period, the number of hours per week, and confirmation that the role is paid or unpaid. Manufacturing roles with rotating shifts should specify the base weekly commitment, not just the shift pattern, so your DSO can verify the hours fall within your authorized limit.
Does using CPT for a Manufacturing Supervisor job affect my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT has no impact on OPT eligibility regardless of how long you use it. Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the 24-month STEM OPT extension. If you're planning to pursue OPT after graduation, track your cumulative full-time CPT carefully, even a single semester of full-time CPT counts toward that 12-month threshold.