Operations Supervisor (Second Shift)

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day production activities in the Jacksonville site. This role manages Team Leads and Operators, ensures safety, takt time adherence, and KPI targets while collaborating with the Operations Manager to optimize flow across the work center.

Second shift runs 3:00pm–11:30pm EST; 100% in-office presence is required. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in manufacturing with leadership experience and a related degree, plus proficiency in ERP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• 3–7 years in manufacturing/production with 1+ year in leadership roles.
• Experience with takt time, standard work, visual management, and daily tier meetings.
• Demonstrated career growth and potential for broader leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP, Excel, and production dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production execution in the assigned work center to meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Supervise and coach Team Leads and Operators, promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to daily build schedules and takt time; escalate risks to the Ops Manager.
• Track performance against metrics and lead Tier 1 daily management meetings.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance for work center readiness.
• Enforce safety, 5S, and standard work; support onboarding and upskilling of staff.
• Lead or support root cause analyses and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP

Excel

Production dashboards

Education

Bachelor’s in Operations Management/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP

Excel

Production dashboards

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Job Summary

The Operations Supervisor is a first‑line people leader responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day execution of a defined production area (e.g., Framing, Assembly, Integration, Test, or Fabrication). The WCS ensures that all teams operate safely, meet takt time and schedule targets, and deliver high‑quality output in alignment with KPIs. This role manages multiple Team Leads and Operators and partners closely with the Operations Manager to identify constraints, support continuous improvement, and maintain flow across the work center.

This position requires 100% in‑office presence in our Jacksonville locations and does not offer remote work.

Second shift hours are 3:00pm - 11:30pm EST.

Essential Functions

• Lead daily execution of production activities in the assigned work center to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Team Leads and Operators, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to daily build schedules and takt time; elevate risks to production targets to the Operations Manager.
• Monitor and track performance against key metrics (output, defects, rework, attendance, downtime) and lead Tier 1 daily management meetings.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure work center readiness (materials, tools, documents, etc.).
• Enforce safety protocols, 5S practices, standard work, and compliance with operational policies.
• Support onboarding, cross‑training, and upskilling of team members in partnership with Learning & Development.
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation for issues impacting quality, delivery, or safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or a related degree. At least two years of additional relative experience, including demonstrated leadership, in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including 1+ years in a formal or informal leadership role.
• Experience with takt time, standard work, visual management, and daily tier meetings.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization
• Proficiency in basic digital tools (ERP, Excel, production dashboards).
• Strong people leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Coaching & performance management
• Root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone, etc.)
• Understanding of Lean, 5S, and visual factory principles
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced production environment
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.