Job Description
Role Summary
EAE USA is seeking a hands-on
Production Supervisor – 1st Shift to lead daily manufacturing operations at our growing Adairsville facility. This role is ideal for a strong floor leader who thrives in a daytime, fast-paced production environment and can effectively supervise teams while driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
The Production Supervisor will oversee first-shift assembly operations for our proprietary busway systems and tap-off boxes, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining EAE USA’s high standards for safety and workmanship.
Shift: 1st Shift (Day Shift)
Location: Adairsville, GA
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Floor Supervision & Execution (70%)
- 1st Shift Production Oversight: Supervise production technicians and assembly leads during first-shift operations to ensure daily schedules, staffing plans, and production targets are met.
- Safety Leadership: Lead daily safety talks, enforce safety procedures, and ensure compliance with OSHA and EAE USA safety standards throughout the shift.
- Quality & Workmanship: Monitor assembly processes and finished product quality; address issues in real time and coordinate with Quality for corrective actions.
- Lean & Process Discipline: Ensure adherence to standardized work, 5S, and Lean practices to maintain an efficient and organized shop floor.
- Labor & Equipment Coordination: Assign daily work, balance labor across workstations, and coordinate with maintenance to address equipment or tooling issues promptly.
Team Leadership & Development (20%)
- Training & Onboarding: Train new hires and cross-train existing employees on first-shift processes, safety expectations, and quality standards.
- Performance Coaching: Provide daily feedback, coaching, and corrective guidance to support productivity and skill development.
- Shift Communication: Conduct start-of-shift huddles and end-of-shift handoffs to communicate priorities, performance, and issues.
- Employee Engagement: Promote accountability, teamwork, and positive morale during first-shift operations.
Operational Support & Coordination (10%)
- Daily Reporting: Complete first-shift production, safety, and quality reports; communicate results and concerns to management.
- Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Scheduling teams to support production flow and address constraints.
- Issue Escalation: Identify and escalate production risks, delays, or safety concerns with clear, timely information.
QualificationsRequired Skills & Experience
- 3–5+ years of experience as a Production Supervisor or Lead, preferably on a day shift.
- Experience supervising assembly teams in electrical, electromechanical, panel, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of safety enforcement, quality standards, and daily production control.
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Comfortable using production tracking tools and ERP/MRP systems.
Education & Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or associate degree preferred.
- OSHA training or hands-on experience enforcing industrial safety standards required.
Key Attributes for Success
- Visible, hands-on leader during first-shift operations.
- Strong communicator who sets clear daily expectations.
- Organized and proactive with time and labor management.
- Calm, solutions-focused approach to daily production challenges.
Job Tags
Shift work, Day shift