Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Fort Mill, SC
Department: Production
Reports To : Hiring Manager
Job Type: Full-Time

Summary:

AID builds UL508A industrial control panels. In this role, you will be overseeing the entire manufacturing process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to lean manufacturing principles. This is a hands-on role. You'll be on the floor daily: resolving build issues, quality escalations, and schedule conflicts in real time alongside your team. Your role will be pertinent in driving operational excellence, meeting on time delivery targets, and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement. AID is in an active growth phase, transitioning to enterprise systems and building scalable production infrastructure. The right candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and is ready to help shape the future of AID.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage custom ETO production scheduling with the ability to handle simultaneous multi-panel builds at varying stages of completion
• Be the first point of escalation on the floor for build issues, wiring/quality discrepancies, or schedule conflicts. Able to assess the problem directly, not just relay it
• Maintain working technical fluency with UL 508A panel builds (able to read prints, understand wiring/BOM discrepancies, and speak credibly with builders about a technical issue)
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless workflow and timely completion of work.
• Utilize lean manufacturing techniques to minimize waste
• Establish and maintain quality processes and standards throughout manufacturing
• Lead RCA and CAR to address quality problems
• Manage and motivate production team. Lead by example on the floor and earn credibility with the team through hands-on competence, not just authority
• Promote a safe working environment adhering to all safety processes and procedures
• Oversee lineside inventory and assist in improving processes
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer focus
• Will be responsible for 6-10 employees in the organization
• Reports directly to the General Manager - Water Infrastructure

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in electrical panel or switchgear manufacturing, including direct experience with UL 508A industrial control panels
• Prior experience in a managerial role or supervisory role
• Prior experience with lean manufacturing and a 5S program
• Experience with ERP systems and familiarity with production data management
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on experience (e.g., advancement from panel builder/electrician to supervisory roles) is also strongly valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Effective planning, problem solving and decision-making skills are essential

Must submit to pre-employment background, drug, and alcohol screening.