Electricial Superintendent

Tomball Controls•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent leads, oversees, and continuously improves electrical manufacturing operations. The role directly leads and develops Electrical Supervisors so electrical production teams meet expectations for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. It balances daily production execution with workforce development, process improvement, and coordination across Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and other production teams. Working with the Electrical Integration Specialist, the Superintendent implements and enforces consistent electrical manufacturing standards. The role ensures installations meet engineering specifications, applicable electrical requirements, customer expectations, and internal quality standards. It also oversees electrical readiness, labor utilization, material availability, and production sequencing as they affect the broader manufacturing operation. Tomball Controls manufactures custom fuel tanks, sound-attenuated enclosures, and access platforms for emergency power generators, serving clients across multiple industries.

Requirements

3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably electrical assembly.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
Proficiency with ERP systems; NetSuite is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods; frequently bend and lift up to 50 pounds; and use manufacturing tools and equipment.
Ability to work in environments with noise and heat.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field (preferred).
Experience in generator packaging, power distribution equipment, industrial control panels, data center infrastructure, or related electrical integration environments.
Familiarity with NEC and applicable UL standards.
Experience implementing standardized electrical manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and labor efficiency initiatives.
Demonstrated success improving throughput, reducing rework, and developing supervisory leadership.
Experience supporting new product introductions and first-article manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and hold Electrical Supervisors accountable for daily operations, team performance, and production expectations.
Develop supervisors' planning, prioritization, problem-solving, communication, performance-management, and decision-making capabilities.
Set supervisor performance expectations and regularly review individual and departmental results.
Ensure supervisors communicate daily and weekly production goals and hold teams accountable for meeting them.
Build leadership depth through succession planning, cross-training, mentoring, and identification of high-potential employees.
Partner with Human Resources and Training to identify skill gaps, development plans, and training priorities.
Ensure consistent application of company policies, performance expectations, recognition programs, and progressive discipline.
Promote ownership, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement; develop supervisors who resolve routine issues and escalate risks appropriately.
Monitor production output, labor efficiency, and material usage, and take corrective action to meet productivity, quality, and cost targets.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
Conduct daily team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and expectations.
Train, coach, and evaluate team members; provide feedback, discipline, and recognition as needed.
Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Materials, and Maintenance to reduce downtime and resolve production issues.
Monitor and report throughput, scrap, rework, and downtime; maintain accurate records of production activities, attendance, and incidents.
Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and cross-training production staff.
Establish and reinforce a proactive safety culture, including enforcement of safe electrical work practices, PPE requirements, equipment safety procedures, and company policies.
Ensure electrical installations comply with approved engineering drawings, customer specifications, applicable codes, and workmanship standards.
Partner with Quality and the Electrical Integration Specialist to establish inspection checkpoints, standard installation methods, and verification requirements.
Lead root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions for electrical defects, rework, and recurring quality issues; hold supervisors accountable for quality at the source.
Monitor first-pass quality, rework hours, and recurring nonconformances.
Identify electrical readiness concerns and escalate risks before they affect downstream operations, testing, or shipment.
Coordinate priorities, resources, and sequencing with other Production Managers to achieve plant throughput goals.
Establish recovery plans when production falls behind schedule and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
Partner with Engineering and Purchasing to identify cost-effective solutions without compromising safety, quality, or customer requirements.
Ensure supervisors understand how daily decisions affect labor utilization and manufacturing costs.
Ensure applicable National Electrical Code (NEC), customer specifications, and relevant UL requirements are incorporated into electrical manufacturing processes.
Work with the Electrical Integration Specialist and Engineering to resolve technical issues and determine corrective actions.
Ensure approved electrical standards are reflected in training, work instructions, inspection requirements, and production practices.
Translate master production schedules into achievable electrical production plans with milestones, labor requirements, and completion expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.