Production Supervisor - General

Innomotics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement programs

Remote work a few days a week

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Innomotics is looking for a Motor Test Production Supervisor in Norwood, Ohio. You will lead the Test Department for safe, high‑quality, on‑time motor testing, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to hit plant goals.

Scope includes supervising ~10 hourly staff, improving KPIs, and ensuring compliance with safety and customer specs. A strong safety mindset and experience with large motors are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of supervision experience.
• 4–6 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the manufacturing and testing of large 3 phase electric motors.
• Strong safety mindset and electrical safety culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all Test Department operations to ensure safe, high‑quality testing.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Planning to meet objectives.
• Monitor KPIs: safety, first‑pass yield, productivity, schedule attainment, test cycle time.
• Define workflows, jobs, and reporting lines for efficiency.
• Ensure testing complies with customer specs, standards, and procedures.
• Provide coaching, performance reviews, and development planning.

Skills

Supervision

Manufacturing

3‑phase motors

Electrical safety

Lean manufacturing

TPM knowledge

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Tolerance interpretation

Measurement tools

Education

Engineering degree (preferred)

Associate/Bachelor’s in engineering or related

Tools

SAP production

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 7042

Location: Norwood, OH, US, 45212

We are looking for a Motor Test Production Supervisor to join our team at Innomotics.

The Industry-Leader of Motors and Drives

Innomotics is an industry-leading supplier of large motors and drive systems. With a trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, our products power the world’s most essential industries. We are dedicated to producing the highest-quality motors that deliver unmatched reliability, keeping our customer’s operations running continuously and efficiently in the most demanding environments.

Our Most Powerful Engine: Our People

We future are a team of more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, and innovators. For us, engineering the means keeping businesses in motion. As a global player operating with the spirit and speed of a mid-sized champion, the future holds unlimited opportunities for us. If you share our bold mindset to be best-in-class, we want you IN.

Your Future Role

Located in Norwood, Ohio, Innomotics has built large industrial electric motors for more than 128 years. Our facility produces engineered-to-order three-phase motors up to 25,000 hp and 80,000 lbs that power essential operations in power generation, mining, oil & gas, and chemical processing.

Position Overview

Leads and supervises all Test Department operations to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time testing of large electrical motors. Responsible for departmental performance, employee development, productivity, quality, customer witness testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production Planning to achieve business objectives while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise approximately 10 hourly manufacturing personnel.

• Coordinates with both upstream and downstream manufacturing supervisors and production control to meet production requirements.
• Coordinate both standard motor testing and customer witness motor testing.
• Assign organization and housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe work environment using standard 6S procedures.
• Successfully defines workflows, jobs, and reporting relationships to obtain optimum effectiveness.
• Ensures processes are followed, receives deviation requests, and looks for improvement ideas.
• Able to accept new directives and be dynamic.
• Monitor and improve departmental KPIs including safety, first-pass yield, productivity, schedule attainment, and test cycle time.
• Support achievement of plant operational goals and budget targets.
• Analyze department performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct employee coaching, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and development planning in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure execution and documentation of all required electrical and mechanical testing in accordance with customer specifications, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and test procedures.
• Investigate test failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of supervision experience
• 4-6 years of manufacturing experience
• Knowledge and experience in the manufacturing and testing of large 3 phase electric motors
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to electrical safety culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Knowledge and experience of Total Productive Maintenance systems.
• Read and Interpret Blueprints.
• Knowledge of machine finishes and runout.
• Understand tolerances, both Metric and Standard measurement systems.
• Experience with various types of measuring equipment: Micrometers, Calipers, Thread gauges, etc.
• Knowledge of special test equipment: Potential Transformers, Current Transformer, Torque Transducers, Vibration Transducers etc
• Experience with AC/DC generators, switch gear, variable speed drives, PLCs, HMIs .
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• SAP production transaction knowledge
• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience considered. Certifications may be required.
• Team leadership in union environments (if applicable)
• ISO 9001 familiarity

Additional Details

Reports to the Plant Manager

Collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production Planning and Customers to achieve business objectives while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Minimal travel required.

The pay range for this position is $99,000 – 149,000. The actual wage offered may be higher or lower depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

What’s IN It For You (Our Benefits)

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment
• Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
• Flexibility to work remotely a few days a week
• Paid parental leave

Innomotics is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

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Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati