Produciton Lead/Switchgear Lead
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Production QC/QA, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
The Switchgear Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for keeping switch gear production moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
You will lead and support technicians, coordinate daily workloads, monitor quality, and help solve production issues as they come up. This position works closely with production, purchasing, inventory, and other teams to make sure the right materials and resources are available to complete work accurately and on time.
If you have strong electrical or manufacturing experience, enjoy leading people, and know how to keep a busy shop organized, this could be a strong fit.
What you will doTeam leadership- Lead, coach, and support switch gear technicians
- Assign daily work and communicate production priorities
- Train employees on procedures, safety requirements, and quality expectations
- Provide feedback and help employees develop their technical skills
- Help resolve workflow, performance, and production issues
- Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer deadlines
- Prioritize jobs based on workload, material availability, and production schedules
- Monitor work in progress and adjust assignments as priorities change
- Make sure labor, equipment, and materials are being used effectively
- Coordinate with purchasing, inventory, logistics, and production planning when materials or components are needed
- Make sure completed work meets drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements
- Inspect work in progress and completed equipment
- Identify quality issues early and coordinate corrective action or rework when needed
- Help maintain consistent inspection and quality control processes
- Look for ways to improve workflow, productivity, quality, and cost
- Help implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement practices where appropriate
- Review production metrics and KPIs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Help solve recurring production problems by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
- Ensure employees follow company safety procedures and applicable regulations
- Conduct or participate in safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident reviews
- Encourage employees to identify hazards and actively participate in safety programs
- Production stays on schedule and customer commitments are met
- Technicians understand their priorities and have the support needed to complete their work
- Switchgear is assembled and inspected accurately the first time
- Quality issues are identified and corrected early
- Materials and equipment are available when needed
- The department operates safely, efficiently, and consistently
- Production problems are addressed quickly instead of becoming recurring issues
- Experience in switch gear, electrical equipment, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related production environment
- Previous lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, and manage multiple production demands
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable reviewing production data, metrics, and KPIs
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
- Working knowledge of production planning, inventory, ERP, or manufacturing systems
- Understanding of manufacturing safety requirements and best practices
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related field is preferred but not required
- Frequent walking and continuous standing
- Continuous repetitive hand motion
- Occasional reaching or working overhead
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
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