Assembly Supervisor - KPI-Driven Production Leader

S&C Electric Company; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Palatine, IL is seeking a Supervisor - Assembly to lead daily manufacturing operations, coach a diverse team, and drive KPIs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role oversees mechanical and electrical assembly, supports scheduling and capacity planning, and ensures adherence to blueprints and specifications.

Proficiency with Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office, plus strong leadership and communication skills, are essential to improve processes and sustain uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years in mechanical or electrical assembly with team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of general production processes and tooling used in assembly.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the department and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Lead assembly processes in mechanical and electrical areas and manage KPI boards.
• Ensure quality inspection and adherence to specifications; implement corrective actions.
• Use Oracle ERP to manage inventory, orders, and scheduling; coordinate with planning.
• Promote health and safety, maintain a safe manufacturing environment.
• Create production and status reports; communicate with upper management on issues.
• Support budget considerations and cost control for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate's degree in a technical discipline, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

S&C Electric Company in Palatine, IL is seeking a Supervisor - Assembly to lead daily manufacturing operations, coach a diverse team, and drive KPIs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role oversees mechanical and electrical assembly, supports scheduling and capacity planning, and ensures adherence to blueprints and specifications.

Proficiency with Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office, plus strong leadership and communication skills, are essential to improve processes and sustain uptime.