Assembly Group Lead - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with employer match

Employer-paid disability

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is seeking an Assembly Group Lead for the Day Shift at our onsite facility in Bessemer, Alabama. This hands-on leadership role guides 4-5 hourly workers, coordinates with scheduling and warehouse teams, and ensures timely production while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The candidate will lead daily production, analyze issues, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. Strong leadership, ERP, and reading drawings skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience in assembly-type production.
• Valid Alabama Driver License with satisfactory driving record.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on leader who can guide assembly personnel.
• Experience operating within an ERP system.
• Ability to read assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Master Scheduler and warehouse to execute the daily production plan.
• Supervise 4-5 hourly assembly line workers.
• Ensure hourly manpower is available to support assembly requirements.
• Monitor and report daily status of production orders on the shop floor.
• Lead or perform internal job order processing on the ERP system.
• Verify material availability for production orders with the warehouse team.
• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support annual physical inventory activities.
• Learn processes and products to become a student of the business.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures across the team.
• Initiate corrective action plans and documentation when required.
• Maintain highest levels of process compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Record keeping

Follow directions

Weekend shifts

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of engineered products and solutions used in the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and construction of transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. LEADING THE WAY in innovation, MPS is dedicated to keeping the power infrastructure performing optimally by supplying world-class solutions to fulfill the needs of customers who maintain electrical services to consumers worldwide. We operate seventeen facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers. Learn more at www.macleanpower.com

Assembly Group Lead- Day Shift

Royal Switchgear, an MPS Company.

The Control Mechanism Group Lead plans and coordinates the assembly and production of group operated switches used in electrical switchgear products. This position is responsible for executing the daily production schedule provided by the Master Scheduler and ensuring that quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met.

The Control Mechanism Group Lead works closely with engineering, quality, warehouse, and purchasing teams to ensure materials, tooling, and instructions are available and accurate. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can guide assembly personnel, resolve production issues, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. Achieving results through teamwork and collaboration, rather than direct authority, is key to success in this position.

Location: Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate with the Master Scheduler and warehouse functions to execute the daily production plan each month.
• Supervise 4-5 hourly assembly line workers.
• Ensure hourly assembly manpower is available to support assembly requirements.
• Monitor and report daily status of production orders on the shop floor.
• Lead or perform accurate and timely internal job order processing on the ERP system.
• Verify material availability for production orders with the warehouse team.
• Utilize analysis skills to determine root causes of quality issues and implement actions to resolve them.
• Provide support and coordination for the annual physical inventory activity.
• Learn processes and products and become a “student of the business.”
• Provide disaster preparedness and emergency procedures.
• Create and follow ISO-type process instructions and procedures.
• Actively enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Initiate corrective action plans and documentation when required.
• Ensure the highest level of process compliance and accuracy are maintained for all activities.

What You’ll Need To Excel In This Role

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years of experience in assembly-type production.
• Valid Alabama Driver License with satisfactory driving record.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High-energy personality with a hands‑on, lead-by-example leadership style.
• General computer skills and experience operating within an ERP system utilizing a work order process.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
• Competent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work regular shifts, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as assigned; may be subject to call back, on call, and/or emergency shifts.
• Manual dexterity to operate computers, equipment, tools, and controls.
• Mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Active listening and effective communication skills.
• Ability to read assembly drawings.
• Strong critical thinking and reasoning abilities.
• Active learning mindset—understanding implications of new information for future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Perform other assigned job tasks.

Competencies/Skills

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work regular shifts, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as assigned; may be subject to call back, on call, and/or emergency shifts.
• General manual dexterity to operate computers, tools, and equipment.
• Mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Normal visual and auditory range (with or without correction).

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with regular engagement on the factory floor.
• May encounter occasional stressful situations.
• Work may include responding to critical, customer‑driven situations that require working weekends, holidays, or after normal business hours.

Total Rewards Offering

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer‑paid disability and more...

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EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record‑keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.