Power Generation Production Lead — Lean, ERP & On-site

PowerSecure Brand; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee one or more production cells, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will manage team leads and team members, coordinate with planning, and drive efficiency through Lean initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, experience with ERP systems (IFS or SAP preferred), ability to read drawings, and strong communication. On-site work five days a week with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the assembly of electrical switchgear and/or power generation equipment.
• 1+ years of leadership and/or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated competency with an ERP system utilized in a manufacturing environment (IFS or SAP preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation such as schematics, assembly drawings, operation manuals, safety rules, and standardized work instructions.
• Ability to compile data and reports for communicating performance versus goals (on-time, quality levels, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Communicate on-time, quality, safety, and improvement initiatives to cell leaders.
• Understand production process and relate to production schedules and due dates.
• Monitor labor hour allotment to jobs and track/trend performance versus goals.
• Interface with engineering to answer questions quickly to minimize production delays.
• Effective problem solving; Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experienced with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or IFS.
• Experience in manufacturing of electrical switchgear and/or electrical power generation equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a specific portion of production; responsible for cost, safety, quality and schedule.
• Review upcoming shop orders for accuracy of scheduled work centers and estimated labor hours; flag errors to Planning.
• Ensure material kits are available and quality checks are completed prior to assembly; drive efficiency and readiness to meet goals.
• Collaborate with other Supervisors and Production Managers to schedule capacity to meet dates without compromising quality.
• Review PTO requests and approve/reject based on team goals and deadlines.
• Ensure ERP (IFS) transactions match with physical work in terms of scope and timing.
• Compile reports on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
• Monitor attendance clocking in IFS and resolve discrepancies.
• Create and distribute corrective actions within the team.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with engineering documents.
• Support 5S and lean initiatives in manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership experience

ERP systems proficiency (IFS or SAP)

Reading technical drawings

Microsoft Office proficient

Lean Manufacturing experience

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

IFS

SAP

Job description

PowerSecure is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee one or more production cells, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will manage team leads and team members, coordinate with planning, and drive efficiency through Lean initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, experience with ERP systems (IFS or SAP preferred), ability to read drawings, and strong communication. On-site work five days a week with occasional travel.