Operations Supervisor (Second Shift)

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Jacksonville seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead daily production activities and manage teams. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a background in manufacturing. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience and be skilled in digital tools like ERP and Excel. The position demands in-office presence, with second shift hours from 3:00pm to 11:30pm. Competitive benefits are offered to support employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related role in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 1+ years in a formal or informal leadership role.
• Proven growth trajectory and willingness to take on broader leadership roles.
• Proficiency in ERP, Excel, and production dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of production activities to meet targets.
• Supervise Team Leads and Operators.
• Monitor performance against key metrics.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and lead Tier 1 daily management meetings.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure readiness.
• Enforce safety protocols, 5S, standard work, and compliance with policies.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, and upskilling with Learning & Development.
• Lead or support RCA and corrective actions for quality, delivery, or safety issues.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Digital tools proficiency

Excel

Production dashboards

Takt time

Standard work

Visual management

Education

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

Tools

ERP

Excel

Job description

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

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.

Please note: 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.)
• Conflict resolution & feedback
• Understanding of Lean, 5S, and visual factory principles
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced production environment

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.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer a 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

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