Building 2 Production Supervisor | Full-Time

Electronic Systems, Inc.; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Healthcare options

Dental coverage

Vision care

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

AFLAC plans

401(k) match

Life/AD&D

Job summary

Electronic Systems Inc. (ESI) is hiring a Building 2 Production Supervisor to lead a team of eight Production Associates on electronics manufacturing. You will stay hands-on on the floor, drive production schedules, and ensure quality and delivery meet customer specs.

The role requires 5+ years in assembly or quality inspection and 3+ years in progressive leadership. You will coordinate with Quality and Engineering, train staff, and implement continuous-improvement actions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of assembly, quality inspection, or related manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Experience leading, training, or directing employees in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of assembly methods, workmanship standards, quality inspection, and production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, work orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and visual aids.
• Ability to identify defects, investigate problems, make sound decisions, and appropriately escalate concerns.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate multiple production activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and experience accurately entering production and quality information into business systems.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, dependability, and sense of urgency.
• Formal supervisory or production-leadership experience.
• Significant quality inspection or quality-control experience.
• Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards or current IPC certification.
• Experience with production resource planning or ERP systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, corrective action, or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily activities of approximately eight Production Associates, setting priorities and coordinating work to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, providing direction, answering questions, and quickly addressing workflow interruptions.
• Monitor production status, staffing, material availability, and completion dates and adjust priorities as conditions change.
• Conduct daily team meetings to communicate production goals, quality expectations, priorities, and changes.
• Ensure products are assembled, inspected, tested, documented, packaged, and labeled according to customer specifications and current work instructions.
• Perform or verify first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections as required.
• Identify defects and process deviations and take appropriate action to stop or contain production when product quality could be affected.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to investigate problems, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure changes are consistently followed.
• Train, coach, and develop associates while ensuring team members are properly trained and qualified for their assigned work.
• Provide timely feedback regarding quality, productivity, attendance, teamwork, and workplace expectations.
• Partner with the Materials Manager and Materials team to coordinate production priorities, material needs, shortages, discrepancies, and schedule risks.
• Track production output, defects, rework, delays, and other performance measures and use that information to drive improvement.
• Lead and participate in root-cause analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation in NetSuite and other designated systems.
• Promote a safe, organized, accountable, and team-focused work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Quality inspection

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

IPC standards

ERP systems

Reading drawings

Team development

Safety awareness

Tools

NetSuite

MS Excel

Job description

Join Our Team at Electronic Systems Inc.

Some days may require a 6:00 AM start. As a salaried leadership position, additional hours may be required based on customer demand, production schedules, staffing, and business needs.

ABOUT ESI

At Electronic Systems Inc. (ESI), we build lasting partnerships with our customers by delivering products Done Right, On Time, backed by Legendary Service.

For more than 45 years, ESI has provided electronic contract manufacturing services to customers in theindustrial, medical, energy, agriculture, biotech, and commercial markets across the globe. Our success is built on people who care about doing excellent work, solving problems, and continuously improving the way weoperate.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the Building 2 Production Supervisor, you’ll lead a dedicated team responsible for manufacturing electronic products for a key ESI customer. You’ll be a hands-on leader who stays connected to the production floor, develops your team, keeps work moving, and makes sure every product meets customer expectations for quality and delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the daily activities of approximately eight Production Associates, setting priorities and coordinating work to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, providing direction, answering questions, and quickly addressing workflow interruptions.
• Monitor production status, staffing, material availability, and completion dates and adjust priorities as conditions change.
• Conduct daily team meetings to communicate production goals, quality expectations, priorities, and changes.
• Ensure products are assembled, inspected, tested, documented, packaged, and labeled according to customer specifications and current work instructions.
• Perform or verify first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections as required.
• Identify defects and process deviations and take appropriate action to stop or contain production when product quality could be affected.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to investigate problems, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure changes are consistently followed.
• Train, coach, and develop associates while ensuring team members are properly trained and qualified for their assigned work.
• Provide timely feedback regarding quality, productivity, attendance, teamwork, and workplace expectations.
• Partner with the Materials Manager and Materials team to coordinate production priorities, material needs, shortages, discrepancies, and schedule risks.
• Track production output, defects, rework, delays, and other performance measures and use that information to drive improvement.
• Lead and participate in root-cause analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation in NetSuite and other designated systems.
• Promote a safe, organized, accountable, and team-focused work environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of assembly, quality inspection, or related manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience
• Experience leading, training, or directing employees in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of assembly methods, workmanship standards, quality inspection, and production processes
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, work orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and visual aids
• Ability to identify defects, investigate problems, make sound decisions, and appropriately escalation concerns
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate multiple production activities in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills and experience accurately entering production and quality information into business systems
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, dependability, and sense of urgency
• Formal supervisory or production-leadership experience
• Significant quality inspection or quality-control experience
• Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards or current IPC certification
• Experience with production resource planning or ERP systems
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, corrective action, or continuous improvement

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hands-on leadership position in a climate-controlled electronics manufacturing environment. The Building 2 Production Supervisor works throughout the production area and regularly interacts with associates and cross-functional support teams.

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the production environment
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to inspect, assemble, and manipulate small components, tools, and materials
• Frequent reaching, grasping, pulling, bending, twisting, and repetitive hand and arm movements
• Routine lifting and carrying of approximately 15-20 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Near vision and color differentiation sufficient for detailed inspection and assembly work
• Frequent use of computers, inspection equipment, hand tools, and production equipment
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, production materials, moderate noise, and electronics manufacturing processes
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ESD protection in designated areas

WHY ESI

At ESI, we believe in growing our people. Many of our leaders began on the production floor and developed their leadership skills over time. We offer career paths built around curiosity, capability, and continuous improvement.

Whether it’s leadership development, new certifications, or hands-on training, we’ll help you keep learning and recognize the results you deliver.

This role is ideal for experienced production associates, line leads, or trainers who are ready to grow into a larger leadership role.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Three Sanford Health medical options
• Delta Dental of SD
• VSP vision
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid Life/AD&D

SCHEDULE

• Full-time, on-site.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Monday - Friday 7am to 3:30pm
• Occasional Overtime Saturdays 6am to 11am

This position requires access to information and materials subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To be eligible for employment at ESI, applicants must be able to provide documentation demonstrating U.S. person status as defined by ITAR. Employment is contingent upon verification of this eligibility.

EEO & ACCOMMODATIONS

ESI is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and associates unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.

PRE-HIRE SCREENINGS

ESI required all new hires to successfully pass a background check and drug screen within 48 hours of job offer.

Ready to Get Started?

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Electronic Systems Inc. team! and begin your career with a company that values quality, professional development, and a supportive work environment.