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 panelbuilder/electricianto 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.