2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Power Generation Product Manufacturing)

PowerSecure, Inc.; Randleman (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Vacation / PTO

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / HSA

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking an experienced production supervisor to lead cell teams and assembly staff in a on-site NC facility. You will ensure safety, quality, cost controls, and on-time delivery while enforcing MoMs and MAIs and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, strong ERP proficiency (IFS/SAP), and ability to read technical drawings. On-site work with potential travel and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, preferably in assembly of power generation equipment or metal fabrication.
• 1+ years leadership/supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS or SAP preferred).
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation (schematics, assemblies, manuals, safety rules, standard work).
• Ability to compile data/reports showing 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 relative to schedules and due dates.
• Monitor labor hours and track performance vs. goals.
• Interface with engineering for fast, clear clarifications to minimize delays.
• Strong problem-solving and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems SAP/Oracle/IFS.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a portion of production, accountable for cost, safety, quality and schedule.
• Review upcoming shop orders for accuracy of routings and labor hours; flag errors for correction.
• Ensure material kits and quality checks of kit parts before assembly; enable teams with needed parts and information.
• Collaborate with other Supervisors/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) align with physical work in terms of scope and timing.
• Compile reports on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
• Monitor attendance and manufacturing clocking in IFS; resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

IFS

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Leads production activities in specific areas that ensures safety, quality, cost, and on time delivery goals are met. Manages a group of Cell/Team Leads and assembly team members, monitoring on-time and quality performance and promoting operational discipline. Ensures Methods of Manufacture (MoM’s) and Manufacturing Assembly Instructions (MAI’s) are followed. Identifies cost savings opportunities and works as a member of the production leadership team to implement Continuous Improvement efforts.

Leads production activities in specific areas that ensures safety, quality, cost, and on time delivery goals are met. Manages a group of Cell/Team Leads and assembly team members, monitoring on-time and quality performance and promoting operational discipline. Ensures Methods of Manufacture (MoM’s) and Manufacturing Assembly Instructions (MAI’s) are followed. Identifies cost savings opportunities and works as a member of the production leadership team to implement Continuous Improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the assembly of power generation equipment and/or metal fabrication.
• 1+ years of leadership and/or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated competency with an ERP system utilized in a manufacturing environment (IFS or SAP preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation - such as schematics, assembly drawings, opera rational manuals, safety rules, and standardized work instructions.
• Ability to compile data and reports for communicating performance versus goals (on-time, quality levels, etc.).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Efficiently communicate on-time, quality, safety, and improvement initiatives to cell leaders.
• Understand production process and how they relate to production schedules and due dates.
• Monitor labor hour allotment to jobs and track/trend performance versus goals.
• Interface with engineering to ensure design questions or clarifications are answered quickly and clearly to minimize production delays.
• Effective Problem Solving. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experienced with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or IFS.
• Experience in manufacturing metal fabrication and/or electrical power generation equipment is highly preferred.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a specific portion of production. Responsible for cost, safety, quality and schedule. Direct management responsibility for both Team Leads and all Team Members in their assigned cell(s) or area.
• Reviews upcoming shop orders for accuracy of scheduled work centers and estimated labor hours (routings). Flags errors to Planning for correction prior to the commencement of assembly.
• Ensures material kits are available and any quality checks of kitted parts (kit validations) are done prior to the commencement of assembly. Drives efficiency by ensuring team members under their leadership have all the parts and information needed to meet production goals. Proactively flags problems that effect on-time performance and/or quality before goals are missed.
• Works together with other Supervisors and Production Managers to ensure production capacity is efficiently scheduled and utilized to meet planned shipment dates without compromising quality.
• Reviews PTO (paid time off) requests. Approves/Rejects based on his/her team’s production goals and deadlines.
• Ensures transactions in ERP system (IFS) match and align with the physical work – in terms of scope and timing.
• Compiles reports from Cell/Team Leads on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
• Monitors and approves attendance clocking’s and Manufacturing clocking’s in IFS before required deadline. Resolves any discrepancies in clocking hours and/or allocations to shop orders.
• Creates and/or distributes corrective actions (disciplinary, training, processes/procedures) within their team.
• Inspects products manufactured within his/her teams ensuring compliance with engineering documents.
• Helps drive and implement 5S and other lean initiatives in manufacturing.

Working Conditions

• This position is on-site 5 days per week.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate different business needs.

About Us

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Join Our Power Team!

We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.