2nd Shift Production Supervisor – Power Gen Equipment

PowerSecure Brand; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure in Durham, NC seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to directly supervise manufacturing cells, manage costs, safety, quality, and schedule, and lead Team Leads and Team Members in their assigned area.

This role requires strong Lean manufacturing experience, ERP fluency (IFS preferred), and the ability to review shop orders, ensure material readiness, and drive on-time performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, preferably in assembly of electrical switchgear/power generation equipment.
• 1+ years leadership/supervisory experience.
• Competency with ERP systems used in manufacturing (IFS or SAP preferred).
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, operating manuals, safety rules, standard work).
• Ability to compile data/reports on performance vs goals (on-time, quality).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Communicate on-time, quality, safety, and improvement initiatives to cell leaders.
• Understand production processes and relation to schedules/due dates.
• Monitor labor hours and track performance vs goals.
• Interface with engineering for quick design clarifications to minimize delays.
• Strong problem solving; excellent verbal/written communication; Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or IFS.
• Experience in manufacturing electrical switchgear/power generation equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a portion of production; responsible for cost, safety, quality, and schedule.
• Review upcoming shop orders for accuracy of routing and labor hours; flag errors for correction before assembly.
• Ensure material kits are available and quality checks completed prior to assembly; drive efficiency.
• Collaborate with Supervisors/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 (IFS) match physical work; align scope/timing.
• Compile reports from Cell/Team Leads on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
• Monitor attendance clocking and manufacturing clocking in IFS; resolve discrepancies.
• Create/distribute corrective actions inside the team.
• Inspect products for compliance with engineering documents.
• Drive 5S and other lean initiatives in manufacturing.
• On-site 5 days per week; occasional travel for training/meetings; flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Leadership

ERP proficiency

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Production scheduling

Data reporting

Lean manufacturing

Team management

SAP/Oracle/IFS

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IFS

Job description

PowerSecure in Durham, NC seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to directly supervise manufacturing cells, manage costs, safety, quality, and schedule, and lead Team Leads and Team Members in their assigned area.

This role requires strong Lean manufacturing experience, ERP fluency (IFS preferred), and the ability to review shop orders, ensure material readiness, and drive on-time performance and continuous improvement.