Production Supervisor

IEWC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IEWC in Rochester, NY seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing of electrical control panels in a high-mix, build-to-print environment, ensuring schedules are met with safety and quality. Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality and Materials to resolve constraints and support increasing demand.

The role requires leading and developing production staff, monitoring labor hours, and maintaining accurate labor reporting and documentation to drive productivity and on-time

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in control panel manufacturing or electrical assembly.
• Previous manufacturing supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, labour management, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and ensure jobs are completed on schedule.
• Assign labor based on skills, priorities, and capacity; monitor progress and address delays.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Engineering, and Quality to resolve constraints.
• Monitor estimated versus actual labor hours and improve productivity.
• Ensure accurate labor reporting, job tracking, and production documentation.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and team leads.
• Set expectations for productivity, quality, attendance, and performance.
• Conduct evaluations and address performance concerns.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and cross-training.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, manufacturing procedures, and quality standards.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to resolve defects and rework.
• Improve workflow, labor utilization, and manufacturing processes.
• Support Lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, organized workplace and enforce safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Labor Management

Production Scheduling

ERP Systems

MS Office

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor oversees daily production within assigned customer programs or manufacturing areas in a high-mix, build-to-print electrical control panel environment. This role ensures production schedules are met while maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, and employee performance. The supervisor partners with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Materials to resolve issues and support increased customer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations:

• Oversee daily production and ensure jobs are completed on schedule.
• Assign labor based on skills, priorities, and capacity; monitor progress and address delays.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Engineering, and Quality to resolve constraints.
• Monitor estimated versus actual labor hours and improve productivity.
• Ensure accurate labor reporting, job tracking, and production documentation.

• Leadership & Employee Development:

• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and team leads.
• Set expectations for productivity, quality, attendance, and performance.
• Conduct evaluations and address performance concerns.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and cross-training.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, manufacturing procedures, and quality standards.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to resolve defects and rework.
• Improve workflow, labor utilization, and manufacturing processes.
• Support Lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, organized workplace and enforce safety procedures.

Key Performance Indicators:

On-time delivery and job starts; labor efficiency; throughput and schedule attainment; defects, scrap and rework; employee development; workplace safety.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in control panel manufacturing, electrical assembly, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Previous manufacturing supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, labour management, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in build-to-print or contract manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of UL 508A, IPC standards, and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and/or 6S principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Familiarity with electrical panel assembly, wiring, testing, and related manufacturing processes.

Work Environment

• Regular presence on the production floor is required and may involve standing, walking, bending, and other activities typical of a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or overtime based on production and business needs may be required.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities may change based on evolving business needs.