Production Supervisor (Power Generation Products) - 2ND SHIFT

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead production cells, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with planning, ensure kit readiness, and drive efficiency through process improvements.

You will review shop orders, manage labor and material usage, and collaborate with engineering to resolve design questions quickly. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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
• Competency with an ERP system used in manufacturing (IFS or SAP preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, operation manuals, safety rules, standard 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 processes and how they relate to schedules and due dates.
• Monitor labor hour allotment to jobs and track performance versus goals.
• Interface with engineering for design questions to minimize production delays.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred; excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or IFS.
• Experience in manufacturing of electrical switchgear and/or electrical power generation equipment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a portion of production; responsible for cost, safety, quality, and schedule; direct management of Team Leads and Team Members.
• Review upcoming shop orders for accuracy of scheduled work centers and estimated labor hours; flag errors for correction.
• Ensure material kits are available and quality checks performed prior to assembly; drive efficiency by ensuring teams have parts and information.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Production Managers to schedule capacity to meet shipment dates without compromising quality.
• Review PTO requests and approve/reject based on team goals and deadlines.
• Ensure ERP transactions in IFS align with physical work.
• Compile reports from Cell/Team Leads on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
• Monitor attendance and manufacturing clockings in IFS; resolve discrepancies.
• Create and distribute corrective actions within team (disciplinary, training, processes).
• Inspect products for compliance with engineering documents.
• Drive 5S and other lean initiatives in manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Technical drawing interpretation

MS Office

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

5S

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

IFS

Oracle

Job description

Minimum 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, opera rational manuals, safety rules, and standardized work instructions.
• Ability to compile data and reports for communicating performance versus goals (on-time, quality levels, etc.).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Efficiently communicate on-time, quality, safety, and improvement initiatives to cell leaders.
• Understand production process and how they relate to production schedules and due dates.
• Monitor labor hour allotment to jobs and track/trend performance versus goals.
• Interface with engineering to ensure design questions or clarifications are answered quickly and clearly to minimize production delays.
• Effective Problem Solving. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experienced with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or IFS.
• Experience in the manufacturing of electrical switchgear and/or electrical power generation equipment is highly preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a specific portion of production. Responsible for cost, safety, quality and schedule. Direct management responsibility for both Team Leads and all Team Members in their assigned cell(s) or area.
• Reviews upcoming shop orders for accuracy of scheduled work centers and estimated labor hours (routings). Flags errors to Planning for correction prior to the commencement of assembly.
• Ensures material kits are available and any quality checks of kitted parts (kit validations) are done prior to the commencement of assembly. Drives efficiency by ensuring team members under their leadership have all the parts and information needed to meet production goals. Proactively flags problems that affect on-time performance and/or quality before goals are missed.
• Works together with other Supervisors and Production Managers to ensure production capacity is efficiently scheduled and utilized to meet planned shipment dates without compromising quality.
• Reviews PTO (paid time off) requests. Approves/Rejects based on his/her team’s production goals and deadlines.
• Ensures transactions in ERP system (IFS) match and align with the physical work – in terms of scope and timing.
• Compiles reports from Cell/Team Leads on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
• Monitors and approves attendance clocking’s and Manufacturing clocking’s in IFS before required deadline. Resolves any discrepancies in clocking hours and/or allocations to shop orders.
• Creates and/or distributes corrective actions (disciplinary, training, processes/procedures) within their team.
• Inspects products manufactured within his/her teams ensuring compliance with engineering documents.
• Helps drive and implement 5S and other lean initiatives in manufacturing.

Working Conditions

• This position is on-site 5 days per week.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate different business needs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.