Onsite Electrical Assembly Lead — Production Supervisor

Woodlawn Consulting Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlawn Consulting Group is seeking an Electrical Assembly Supervisor to lead daily assembly and wiring operations for a manufacturer of electrical power distribution equipment. The role combines hands-on electrical work with strong leadership to meet quality, safety, and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate will have extensive electrical assembly experience, the ability to interpret schematics and BOMs, and a proven track record of team development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of assembly/manufacturing experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly and wiring techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Strong technical understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements in manufacturing and electrical assembly environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop a team of assemblers, wiring technicians, electricians, and foremen.
• Assign work, establish performance expectations, and monitor production progress.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Oversee equipment assembly and wiring according to electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and production specifications.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and equipment availability to keep production moving.
• Troubleshoot assembly and wiring issues to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to reduce defects and rework.
• Enforce applicable safety, environmental, and industry requirements.
• Conduct safety meetings, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Adjust staffing and workflow to meet changing priorities and delivery schedules.
• Monitor team productivity and support timely, cost-effective completion of assembly work.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve processes, and control costs.
• Recommend improvements to tooling, equipment, and assembly methods.
• Use production management systems to track work and support operational planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Production management systems

Job description

Woodlawn Consulting Group is seeking an Electrical Assembly Supervisor to lead daily assembly and wiring operations for a manufacturer of electrical power distribution equipment. The role combines hands-on electrical work with strong leadership to meet quality, safety, and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate will have extensive electrical assembly experience, the ability to interpret schematics and BOMs, and a proven track record of team development.