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.