Lead Production Supervisor, Custom Electric Motors

Powertec; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HBD Industries, Inc. POWERTEC unit seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations for custom electric motor assembly, testing, and repair in Charlotte, NC.

You will drive performance, coach teams, and coordinate with cross-functional groups to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets. Requires 3+ years leading high-mix, low-volume production with a focus on continuous improvement, Kaizen, and KPI-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, manufacturing, engineering, or operations-related degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience supervising manufacturing operations in a lean, custom environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools, daily visual management, and structured problem-solving; Kaizen leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities for custom electric motor assembly, testing, and repair.
• Plan labor and resources to balance workloads and meet delivery commitments.
• Drive SQDC performance through daily management and problem-solving.
• Utilize visual management, 5S, and standard work to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Monitor KPIs and production metrics to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Lead hiring, training, and development of production employees.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve production challenges.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance flow, capacity, and customer responsiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Team building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/engineering/operations degree preferred

Job description

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Full Time Charlotte, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2966

Position Summary

Leads daily manufacturing operations for Powertec's custom electric motor business, overseeing assembly, testing, and repair activities to ensure safety, quality, and on-time customer delivery. Drives operational performance through Business System tools, KPI management, workforce leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible for meeting production targets, improving productivity, and supporting customer satisfaction in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. Reports to the Plant Manager.

• Lead, coordinate and schedule daily production activities for custom electric motor assembly, testing, and repair operations.
• Plan labor and resources to balance workloads and meet customer delivery commitments.
• Drive SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance through daily management and problem-solving.
• Utilize Business System tools, visual management, 5S, and standard work to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Monitor KPIs and production metrics to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Lead hiring, training, and development of production employees.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve production challenges and improve performance.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance flow, capacity, and customer responsiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, manufacturing, engineering, or operations-related degree preferred.
• Proven experience supervising manufacturing operations, preferably in a lean, custom environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools, daily visual management, and structured problem-solving processes required; Kaizen leadership experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience leading operations in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment with customized or engineered products is required.
• Experience in electric motors and/or related manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing flow, work cell coordination, takt time, operator loading, and production scheduling.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze metrics and KPIs to inform decision-making.
• Effective communication and team-building abilities.

HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The Company

HBD Industries, Inc. ( www.hbdindustries.com ) is a privately held diversified manufacturing company providing industrial products, services, and solutions including Electric Motors, Gearing, Magnetics, Hoses, Belts, Ducting, Forged and Machined products.

The Business Unit

POWERTEC manufactures high-performance, adjustable-speed permanent magnet AC motors for aerospace, military, specialty, and general-purpose industrial applications. From fractional to 400 HP, in NEMA standard frames, our motors are designed for high torque, speeds up to 20,000 RPM and positioning applications in any environment.

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