Production Supervisor (Power Generation Products) - NO RELOCATION

PowerSecure Brand; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee one or more production cells, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will manage team leads and team members, coordinate with planning, and drive efficiency through Lean initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, experience with ERP systems (IFS or SAP preferred), ability to read drawings, and strong communication. On-site work five days a week with occasional travel.

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, operation manuals, safety rules, and standardized 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 process and relate to production schedules and due dates.
• Monitor labor hour allotment to jobs and track/trend performance versus goals.
• Interface with engineering to answer questions quickly to minimize production delays.
• Effective problem solving; Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experienced with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or IFS.
• Experience in manufacturing of electrical switchgear and/or electrical power generation equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a specific portion of production; responsible for cost, safety, quality and schedule.
• Review upcoming shop orders for accuracy of scheduled work centers and estimated labor hours; flag errors to Planning.
• Ensure material kits are available and quality checks are completed prior to assembly; drive efficiency and readiness to meet goals.
• Collaborate with other Supervisors and Production Managers to schedule capacity to meet dates without compromising quality.
• Review PTO requests and approve/reject based on team goals and deadlines.
• Ensure ERP (IFS) transactions match with physical work in terms of scope and timing.
• Compile reports on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
• Monitor attendance clocking in IFS and resolve discrepancies.
• Create and distribute corrective actions within the team.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with engineering documents.
• Support 5S and lean initiatives in manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership experience

ERP systems proficiency (IFS or SAP)

Reading technical drawings

Microsoft Office proficient

Lean Manufacturing experience

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

IFS

SAP

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Requisition Number: PRODU003312

• Posted : July 23, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• 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.

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