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Description:

;;Role summary. Owns day-to-day output of the assembly, wiring, and test teams. Reports to the Senior Production Manager or Plant Manager. The team leads for Assembly, Wiring, and Test report to this role.

;;Responsibilities

• Run the daily production schedule for assembly, wiring, and test to hit ship dates, adjusting staffing and sequencing as orders and shortages change
• Hold daily or weekly production meetings with team leads to review progress, shortages, and blockers
• Track labor hours, first-pass yield, rework rate, and on-time ship percentage for the department; report these up weekly
• Approve overtime and manage headcount, including coordinating with HR on hiring, onboarding, and discipline
• Resolve material shortages and quality holds with Materials, Engineering, and Quality so builds don't stall
• Enforce safety procedures (lockout/tagout, PPE, lifting practices) and lead incident investigations within the department
• Review and approve timecards, PTO requests, and shift assignments
• Coach and develop team leads; handle performance reviews for direct reports
• Drive continuous improvement: identify bottlenecks, reduce rework, and implement process changes on the floor
• Escalate design, drawing, or spec problems to Engineering, and customer-facing issues to the Senior Production Manager or Sales
• Able to solve problems using RCA and 3

C's Requirements:

;;Skills

• Reads mechanical and electrical assembly drawings, wire lists, and schematics
• Working knowledge of switchgear construction standards (UL 891, UL508A, UL50, etc.) and safety codes (NFPA 70E)
• Production scheduling and capacity planning
• Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems for work orders, labor tracking, and inventory
• Strong people management: coaching, conflict resolution, performance management

Data-driven:

tracks KPIs and uses them to make staffing and process decisions

• Clear verbal and written communication across shifts and departmentsRequirements
• 5 to 8 years in electrical, electromechanical, or panel/switchgear assembly, including at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or team lead role
• High school diploma or GED required; a technical degree, electrical trade certification, or equivalent experience is a plus
• Demonstrated track record managing a team of 15 to 30+ production employees across multiple shifts or stations
• OSHA 10 or 30 safety training
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods (5S, kaizen) preferred
  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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