Assembly Production Supervisor

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to own the day-to-day output of the assembly, wiring and test teams. This role reports to the Senior Production Manager and guides the team leads for Assembly, Wiring, and Test.

You will run the daily schedule, coordinate with HR on staffing, enforce safety, and drive continuous improvement on the floor. A strong track record in supervision of 15–30+ workers across shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years in electrical, electromechanical, or panel/switchgear assembly.
• 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Demonstrated track record managing a team of 15 to 30+ production employees across multiple shifts
• OSHA 10 or 30 safety training
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods (5S, kaizen) preferred

Responsibilities

• Run the daily production schedule for assembly, wiring, and test to hit ship dates, adjusting staffing and sequencing as orders and shortages change
• Hold daily or weekly production meetings with team leads to review progress, shortages, and blockers
• Track labor hours, first-pass yield, rework rate, and on-time ship percentage for the department; report these up weekly
• Approve overtime and manage headcount, including coordinating with HR on hiring, onboarding, and discipline
• Resolve material shortages and quality holds with Materials, Engineering, and Quality so builds don't stall
• Enforce safety procedures (lockout/tagout, PPE, lifting practices) and lead incident investigations within the department
• Review and approve timecards, PTO requests, and shift assignments
• Coach and develop team leads; handle performance reviews for direct reports
• Drive continuous improvement: identify bottlenecks, reduce rework, and implement process changes on the floor
• Escalate design, drawing, or spec problems to Engineering, and customer-facing issues to the Senior Production Manager or Sales
• Able to solve problems using RCA and 3C’s

Skills

Reads drawings and schematics

ERP/MRP systems

Production scheduling

People management

Data-driven decisions

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or electrical trade cert (plus)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Role summary.

Owns day-to-day output of the assembly, wiring and test teams. Reports to the Senior Production Manager or Plant Manager. The team leads for Assembly, Wiring, and Test report to this role.

Responsibilities

• Run the daily production schedule for assembly, wiring, and test to hit ship dates, adjusting staffing and sequencing as orders and shortages change
• Hold daily or weekly production meetings with team leads to review progress, shortages, and blockers
• Track labor hours, first-pass yield, rework rate, and on-time ship percentage for the department; report these up weekly
• Approve overtime and manage headcount, including coordinating with HR on hiring, onboarding, and discipline
• Resolve material shortages and quality holds with Materials, Engineering, and Quality so builds don't stall
• Enforce safety procedures (lockout/tagout, PPE, lifting practices) and lead incident investigations within the department
• Review and approve timecards, PTO requests, and shift assignments
• Coach and develop team leads; handle performance reviews for direct reports
• Drive continuous improvement: identify bottlenecks, reduce rework, and implement process changes on the floor
• Escalate design, drawing, or spec problems to Engineering, and customer-facing issues to the Senior Production Manager or Sales
• Able to solve problems using RCA and 3C’s

Requirements

Skills

• Reads mechanical and electrical assembly drawings, wire lists, and schematics
• Working knowledge of switchgear construction standards (UL 891, UL508A, UL50, etc.) and safety codes (NFPA 70E)
• Production scheduling and capacity planning
• Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems for work orders, labor tracking, and inventory
• Strong people management: coaching, conflict resolution, performance management
• Data-driven: tracks KPIs and uses them to make staffing and process decisions
• Clear verbal and written communication across shifts and departments

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years in electrical, electromechanical, or panel/switchgear assembly, including at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or team lead role
• High school diploma or GED required; a technical degree, electrical trade certification, or equivalent experience is a plus
• Demonstrated track record managing a team of 15 to 30+ production employees across multiple shifts or stations
• OSHA 10 or 30 safety training
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods (5S, kaizen) preferred