Assembly Supervisor I - EHV

Southern States, LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States, LLC is seeking an Assembly Supervisor I - 1st Shift to lead a team in the assembly and testing of medium and high voltage electrical products. You will read prints, supervise manufacturing, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while keeping detailed production reports.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching ability, and experience interpreting electrical schematics. You will drive improvements, mentor staff, and maintain efficient shop floor operations on the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 5 years in manufacturing with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, electrical schematics, safety rules, and instructions for assembly, procedures, and maintenance.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one‑on‑one basis as well as in a group.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and engaged work culture by ensuring you and your team comply with all policies, including proper use of personal protective gear and production equipment and by diligently performing 6S duties.
• Maintain high levels of quality by serving as a point of contact for any quality concerns or issues to be resolved. Work closely with the Quality department to ensure the continuing application of Quality Control standards to work processes and products.
• Meet production demands (on-time-delivery), solve problems, and make improvements through cross-functional team communication and by ensuring shop floor employees are trained, motivated, and understand their roles and duties.
• Maintain high levels of production efficiency by measuring performance and by managing production issues, material shortages, and manufacturing equipment performance.
• Promote strong employee engagement through communication, employee development, teamwork, and recognition.
• Schedule work activities for manufacturing personnel, review personnel work performances and provide feedback, coordinate safety and personnel training activities.
• Plan the flow of materials through the department and develop the physical layout of machines according to work orders. Develop a process plan including people, resources, equipment, and floor space for each customer order.
• Coordinate manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must Have a high degree of attention to detail

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading blueprints

Quality control

Safety compliance

Lean / CI

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assembly Supervisor I - 1st Shift will provide leadership and direction for a team of employees engaged in the assembly and testing of medium and high voltage electrical products. You will manage and track performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery, and efficiency for your respective area. Adapt at reading and interpreting prints. Trouble shooting electrical devices using wiring diagrams and schematics. Supervising a team on a Manufacturing Assembly line. Keeping detailed and updated production reports.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a safe and engaged work culture by ensuring you and your team comply with all policies, including proper use of personal protective gear and production equipment and by diligently performing 6S duties.
• Maintain high levels of quality by serving as a point of contact for any quality concerns or issues to be resolved. Work closely with the Quality department to ensure the continuing application of Quality Control standards to work processes and products.
• Meet production demands (on-time-delivery), solve problems, and make improvements through cross-functional team communication and by ensuring shop floor employees are trained, motivated, and understand their roles and duties.
• Maintain high levels of production efficiency by measuring performance and by managing production issues, material shortages, and manufacturing equipment performance.
• Promote strong employee engagement through communication, employee development, teamwork, and recognition.
• Schedule work activities for manufacturing personnel, review personnel work performances and provide feedback, coordinate safety and personnel training activities.
• Plan the flow of materials through the department and develop the physical layout of machines according to work orders. Develop a process plan including people, resources, equipment, and floor space for each customer order.
• Coordinate manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must Have a high degree of attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, as well as five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive leadership responsibility
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, electrical schematics, safety rules, and instructions for assembly, procedures, and maintenance. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one‑on‑one basis as well as in a group.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with three years of experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive leadership responsibility or high school diploma or GED with seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive leadership responsibility
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing software.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience (Green Belt preferred)
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Electrical experience
• Running a production line in a fast‑paced environment