Production Supervisor

AtWork Personnel | Charlotte East; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) matching

Job summary

AtWork Personnel | Charlotte East in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations for a growing electrical control panel maker. This hands‑on leadership role focuses on production scheduling, quality control, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has direct UL 508A panel experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead a small team in a fast‑paced, custom manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical panel or switchgear manufacturing, including direct experience with UL 508A industrial control panels.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on technical ability to troubleshoot panel builds, interpret electrical drawings, and identify wiring or BOM discrepancies.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and 5S programs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production data management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent hands-on experience and career progression from panel builder or electrician to leadership are also valued.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work directly on the production floor and effectively manage competing priorities in a growing manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for custom, engineer-to-order (ETO) projects involving multiple builds at different stages of completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for production floor issues, including wiring discrepancies, build challenges, quality concerns, and scheduling conflicts.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs) to resolve technical production issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and other departments to maintain workflow and meet delivery deadlines.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Establish and maintain quality standards and manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action reports (CAR) to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Supervise, coach, and motivate a team of approximately 6–10 employees, leading by example through hands‑on technical knowledge and effective leadership.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with established safety procedures.
• Oversee line‑side inventory and identify opportunities to improve material availability and production efficiency.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

UL 508A experience

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Lean manufacturing

5S

ERP systems

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Benefits: Employer-paid medical insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and 401(k) matching.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations for a growing industrial electrical control panel manufacturer. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for production scheduling, quality control, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has direct experience with UL 508A industrial control panels, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead a production team in a fast‑paced, custom manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for custom, engineer-to-order (ETO) projects involving multiple builds at different stages of completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for production floor issues, including wiring discrepancies, build challenges, quality concerns, and scheduling conflicts.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs) to resolve technical production issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and other departments to maintain workflow and meet delivery deadlines.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Establish and maintain quality standards and manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action reports (CAR) to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Supervise, coach, and motivate a team of approximately 6–10 employees, leading by example through hands‑on technical knowledge and effective leadership.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with established safety procedures.
• Oversee line‑side inventory and identify opportunities to improve material availability and production efficiency.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical panel or switchgear manufacturing, including direct experience with UL 508A industrial control panels.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on technical ability to troubleshoot panel builds, interpret electrical drawings, and identify wiring or BOM discrepancies.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and 5S programs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production data management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience and career progression from panel builder or electrician to leadership are also valued.
• Strong planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work directly on the production floor and effectively manage competing priorities in a growing manufacturing operation.

The successful candidate will be a visible, hands‑on leader who earns the trust of the production team through technical expertise, accountability, and practical problem‑solving. This individual will play an important role in improving production performance, maintaining high‑quality standards, and supporting the company's continued growth.