OEM Assistant Supervisor / Production Team Lead

Cates Control Systems, Inc. • Wylie, TX

10d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cates is looking for an OEM Assistant Supervisor to help lead their growing OEM production team. This role involves coaching employees, improving production efficiency, solving manufacturing challenges, and building industry-leading industrial control panels. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who prefers being on the production floor, enjoys mentoring employees, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial control panel assembly
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple production demands

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma experience
• ERP or production scheduling software experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the OEM manufacturing floor
• Coordinate production batches for maximum efficiency
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved
• Remove obstacles that impact workflow
• Lead, motivate, and support production technicians
• Assign work based on priorities and employee strengths
• Train new employees and continue developing existing team members
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance guidance
• Partner with Human Resources on attendance and performance matters
• Monitor workmanship throughout production
• Conduct inspections and verify products meet customer specifications
• Identify quality concerns before they become problems
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the department
• Solve production issues quickly and effectively
• Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency
• Monitor productivity and resource utilization
• Assist with production reporting and performance metrics
• Ensure employees follow all safety procedures
• Lead by example in maintaining a clean and organized work environment
• Encourage a culture where safety comes first
• Monitor consumable inventory and production supplies
• Help ensure materials and tools are available when needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for advancement
• Stable, growing company
• Collaborative leadership team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree