Production Supervisor

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a proud 122-year-old American-owned electric motor and generator manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations in Mansfield, Ohio. In an exciting time of growth for American manufacturing and electrification, this critical leadership role offers the opportunity to drive excellence in producing specialty electric machines that power America's most demanding applications.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, our Production Supervisor plays a pivotal role in our complete product lifecycle—from design through delivery. You'll lead a skilled manufacturing team, manage competing priorities, and maintain our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This first-shift salaried position is essential to achieving our operational goals while upholding IDEAL's culture of ethics, integrity, and excellence.

We're looking for a highly organized self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and has the leadership skills to inspire teams to achieve exceptional results. If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make a significant impact at a company that has been American-made since 1903, we want to hear from you. Join us and help build the American IDEAL.

Important Note: This position requires access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN). Candidates must provide proof of US Citizenship, attest that they do not hold dual citizenship, and meet all requirements for accessing regulated information.

• Oversee scheduling and manufacturing processes for efficiency, productivity, and quality of products, to meet customer expectations and to render on-time deliveries                                                                                                  
• Ensure adequate staffing for production needs; manage production/welding staff while maintaining good relations
• Resolve problems and take corrective action                                                                                                                                        
• Provide training, support, direction, & guidance to subordinate personnel to assist with job skill development
• Order production-related parts, tools, and supplies as needed      
• Record production activities in the ERP system as required                                                                                                                    
• Manage inventory control in the ERP system
• Provide maintenance services as needed                                                                                                               
• Maintain environmental records for compliance with local, state, and federal agencies                                                      
• Support quality and safety initiatives; oversee housekeeping efforts in manufacturing areas

• High School Diploma or certified equivalent, and/or education obtained through a tech school, college, or related courses
• Five+ years working in a manufacturing environment & five+ years in manufacturing supervision and/or management role.
• Experience working with customers and vendors in a B2B environment
• Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills
• This position frequently utilizes standard office equipment, including phones, computers, and copiers/printers.
• Technical literacy with proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite, project management, and ERP systems
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing maintenance is helpful

• Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40-hour minimum. Overtime as required, subject to production schedules and may vary based upon specific customer needs
• May be exposed to confined spaces
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights

• is regularly required to talk and hear
• is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and enter small and/or confined spaces

• is occasionally required to sit, climb, and/or balance
• must be able to lift 50-75 pounds and to climb ladders and scaffolding to heights of 30 feet with regularity
• must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job, which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus