2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Power Gen

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead production cells, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with planning, ensure kit readiness, and drive efficiency through process improvements.

You will review shop orders, manage labor and material usage, and collaborate with engineering to resolve design questions quickly. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the assembly of electrical switchgear and/or power generation equipment.
• 1+ years of leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Competency with an ERP system used in manufacturing (IFS or SAP preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, operation manuals, safety rules, standard work instructions).
• Ability to compile data and reports for communicating performance versus goals (on-time, quality levels, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Communicate on-time, quality, safety, and improvement initiatives to cell leaders.
• Understand production processes and how they relate to schedules and due dates.
• Monitor labor hour allotment to jobs and track performance versus goals.
• Interface with engineering for design questions to minimize production delays.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred; excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or IFS.
• Experience in manufacturing of electrical switchgear and/or electrical power generation equipment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a portion of production; responsible for cost, safety, quality, and schedule; direct management of Team Leads and Team Members.
• Review upcoming shop orders for accuracy of scheduled work centers and estimated labor hours; flag errors for correction.
• Ensure material kits are available and quality checks performed prior to assembly; drive efficiency by ensuring teams have parts and information.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Production Managers to schedule capacity to meet shipment dates without compromising quality.
• Review PTO requests and approve/reject based on team goals and deadlines.
• Ensure ERP transactions in IFS align with physical work.
• Compile reports from Cell/Team Leads on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
• Monitor attendance and manufacturing clockings in IFS; resolve discrepancies.
• Create and distribute corrective actions within team (disciplinary, training, processes).
• Inspect products for compliance with engineering documents.
• Drive 5S and other lean initiatives in manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Technical drawing interpretation

MS Office

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

5S

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

IFS

Oracle

Job description

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead production cells, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with planning, ensure kit readiness, and drive efficiency through process improvements.

You will review shop orders, manage labor and material usage, and collaborate with engineering to resolve design questions quickly. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.