OPT Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs
Manufacturing Supervisor jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with degrees in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management. STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree qualifies, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build supervisory experience in U.S. production environments.
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The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor leads and develops the manufacturing engineering function at the Springville Plant. This role prioritizes engineering and continuous-improvement work, coaches team members, plans resources, and ensures safe, compliant, and timely execution of initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer value. The supervisor partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Project Management, and site leadership to translate plant needs and data into sustainable results.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineering personnel; establish clear priorities, provide feedback, support capability growth, and manage team performance in alignment with site objectives.
- Build and sustain a strong Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture by expanding 6S practices, reinforcing safe work standards, and ensuring engineering activities comply with applicable requirements.
- Direct Continuous Improvement, Lean/OPEX, structured problem-solving, daily-management, and Kaizen initiatives that improve throughput, reduce quality errors, strengthen HSE performance, and remove waste.
- Evaluate manufacturing and transactional processes, identify bottlenecks and process risks, and ensure practical improvements are implemented with production and operations teams.
- Plan workload, resource capacity, and project sequencing across the engineering team; balance urgent operational support with longer-term capability, automation, and process-development work.
- Establish and maintain operational analytics, KPI dashboards, trend analyses, capacity/utilization reporting, cost-reduction tracking, and leadership-ready performance reporting.
- Use data to identify root causes, quantify opportunities, verify benefits, and sustain corrective actions through DMAIC, PDCA, RCCA, PFMEA, and DFMEA methods.
- Define and manage CAPEX, automation, and process-control projects; coordinate cross-functional execution, manage scope and risk, and deliver agreed improvements on time and within budget.
- Oversee process standardization, Management of Change, equipment validation, product qualification, documentation, and readiness activities across the facility.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Project Management, and Engineering to prioritize site opportunities, resolve constraints, and ensure effective implementation.
- Lead KPI reviews and data-based problem solving; connect operational performance to annual operating-plan and strategy-deployment objectives, track improvement benefits, and sustain results.
- Champion Flowserve Values, Behaviors, and Code of Conduct through an accountable, collaborative, high-performance, and data-driven operating culture.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
- Progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operations analytics, including experience coordinating or leading engineering work.
- Supervisory leadership capability, including coaching, performance management, prioritization, resource planning, and cross-functional influence.
- Strong analytical, root-cause problem-solving, project-management, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to translate operational data into actionable recommendations, measurable business cases, and clear leadership reporting.
- Working knowledge of HSE, 6S, Lean/OPEX, structured problem solving, process controls, and change-management practices.
Preferred Experience/Skills
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
- Experience with CNC machining, automation, PLC/HMI or process-control technologies, mechatronics, and engineered-to-order manufacturing.
- Experience with value-stream mapping, supply-chain processes, business-intelligence tools, data visualization, dashboard development, and manufacturing data systems.
- Experience leading CAPEX or automation projects and coordinating equipment validation, product qualification, and Management of Change activities.
Work Location
On-site — Springville, Utah.
Role Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor leads and develops the manufacturing engineering function at the Springville Plant. This role prioritizes engineering and continuous-improvement work, coaches team members, plans resources, and ensures safe, compliant, and timely execution of initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer value. The supervisor partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Project Management, and site leadership to translate plant needs and data into sustainable results.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineering personnel; establish clear priorities, provide feedback, support capability growth, and manage team performance in alignment with site objectives.
- Build and sustain a strong Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture by expanding 6S practices, reinforcing safe work standards, and ensuring engineering activities comply with applicable requirements.
- Direct Continuous Improvement, Lean/OPEX, structured problem-solving, daily-management, and Kaizen initiatives that improve throughput, reduce quality errors, strengthen HSE performance, and remove waste.
- Evaluate manufacturing and transactional processes, identify bottlenecks and process risks, and ensure practical improvements are implemented with production and operations teams.
- Plan workload, resource capacity, and project sequencing across the engineering team; balance urgent operational support with longer-term capability, automation, and process-development work.
- Establish and maintain operational analytics, KPI dashboards, trend analyses, capacity/utilization reporting, cost-reduction tracking, and leadership-ready performance reporting.
- Use data to identify root causes, quantify opportunities, verify benefits, and sustain corrective actions through DMAIC, PDCA, RCCA, PFMEA, and DFMEA methods.
- Define and manage CAPEX, automation, and process-control projects; coordinate cross-functional execution, manage scope and risk, and deliver agreed improvements on time and within budget.
- Oversee process standardization, Management of Change, equipment validation, product qualification, documentation, and readiness activities across the facility.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Project Management, and Engineering to prioritize site opportunities, resolve constraints, and ensure effective implementation.
- Lead KPI reviews and data-based problem solving; connect operational performance to annual operating-plan and strategy-deployment objectives, track improvement benefits, and sustain results.
- Champion Flowserve Values, Behaviors, and Code of Conduct through an accountable, collaborative, high-performance, and data-driven operating culture.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
- Progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operations analytics, including experience coordinating or leading engineering work.
- Supervisory leadership capability, including coaching, performance management, prioritization, resource planning, and cross-functional influence.
- Strong analytical, root-cause problem-solving, project-management, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to translate operational data into actionable recommendations, measurable business cases, and clear leadership reporting.
- Working knowledge of HSE, 6S, Lean/OPEX, structured problem solving, process controls, and change-management practices.
Preferred Experience/Skills
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
- Experience with CNC machining, automation, PLC/HMI or process-control technologies, mechatronics, and engineered-to-order manufacturing.
- Experience with value-stream mapping, supply-chain processes, business-intelligence tools, data visualization, dashboard development, and manufacturing data systems.
- Experience leading CAPEX or automation projects and coordinating equipment validation, product qualification, and Management of Change activities.
Work Location
On-site — Springville, Utah.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Manufacturing Supervisor
Target manufacturers with established OPT hiring programs
Large manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods regularly hire OPT students for supervisory roles. Companies with existing international talent pipelines understand work authorization timelines and are more likely to support your OPT period without hesitation.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain management degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying, so you can tell employers you have up to three years of OPT eligibility.
Address work authorization proactively in your cover letter
Manufacturing hiring managers are often unfamiliar with OPT. A single clear sentence explaining your authorization status and end date removes ambiguity early. Mentioning STEM extension eligibility often shifts the conversation toward H-1B visa sponsorship planning down the line.
Highlight lean manufacturing and safety certifications
Certifications like Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 30, or Lean Manufacturing credentials signal supervisory readiness. These qualifications are recognized across U.S. production facilities and strengthen your application regardless of your visa status or country of origin.
Demonstrate hands-on floor experience in your resume
U.S. manufacturers prioritize supervisors who understand production processes firsthand. Internships, co-ops, or university lab roles that involved team coordination, output targets, or quality control give your application credibility for front-line leadership responsibilities.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage, not before
Raising H-1B sponsorship too early in the process can stall your candidacy. Once an employer has decided they want you, the conversation about long-term sponsorship is far more productive and is easier to frame around their investment in retaining you.
Manufacturing Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Manufacturing Supervisors in the U.S.?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorization covers full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study. Manufacturing Supervisor positions typically align with industrial engineering, operations management, or manufacturing engineering degrees. Your Employment Authorization Document must be active before your start date, and your job responsibilities should connect clearly to your academic program.
Does a Manufacturing Supervisor role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering, and your employer meets the E-Verify requirement, the role generally qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before applying for the extension.
How do I find Manufacturing Supervisor jobs where employers are open to OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers, so you are not wasting applications on companies that won't consider candidates with work authorization requirements. Manufacturing Supervisor roles on Migrate Mate are sourced from employers familiar with F-1 OPT, which reduces friction during the hiring process and increases your chances of reaching the offer stage.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I get laid off from a Manufacturing Supervisor role?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance during your OPT period, which is cumulative across all employers. If you are laid off, that clock starts immediately. STEM OPT authorization adds another 60 days, for a total of 150 days. Report your unemployment to your DSO promptly and begin your job search right away to stay within the allowance.
Do Manufacturing Supervisor jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large manufacturers with established immigration support programs. Manufacturing Supervisor is generally a specialty occupation when the role requires a relevant engineering or technical degree, which is necessary for H-1B eligibility. Employers in automotive, electronics, and industrial manufacturing have filed H-1B petitions for supervisory and engineering roles consistently across recent fiscal years.