Production Supervisor

Plant Power & Control Systems; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Group life insurance

401k

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Plant Power & Control Systems in Calera, Alabama is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily shop-floor operations for switchgear manufacturing. You will supervise production employees, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met while collaborating with engineering and supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, focus on safety, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include health and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Service-oriented attitude essential.
• Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Monitor labor utilization and workflow.

Skills

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to work overtime/weekends

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily shop‑floor operations for switchgear manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are met. The role provides direct supervision to production employees while coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain to support efficient, on‑time build of electrical power and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities for switchgear and electrical equipment manufacturing
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees, including onboarding, training, and performance feedback
• Enforce safety policies and promote a strong safety‑first culture on the shop floor
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and efficiency standards
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve build issues, nonconformances, and process improvements
• Monitor labor utilization, workflow, and material availability to minimize downtime
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities, goals, and expectations
• Maintain accurate production records, labor reporting, and work order documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, lean manufacturing, process optimization)
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and electrical manufacturing standards

Job Locations

US-AL-Calera

Benefits

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long‑term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

Qualifications

All positions require customer focus with a service‑oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in‑house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.

EEO Statement

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

Language Requirement

• English
• Spanish