Production Supervisor & Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Burger Boat Company•Manitowoc, WI

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Supervisor & Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical leads the safe, efficient, and predictable execution of daily electrical production. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager – MEP, this role owns shop-floor performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost; aligns staffing, sequencing, tools, and support to the production plan; and ensures work is completed to established standards, schedules, and budgeted labor targets. As the Value Stream Manager’s primary execution partner, the supervisor runs the daily SQDC cadence, surfaces constraints early, drives countermeasures, and coordinates with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and other support functions to close gaps quickly. The role also reinforces standard work and structured problem-solving while advancing continuous improvement, digital production tools, production optimization, and workforce capability. Serving as the primary link between value stream leadership and the hourly workforce, the Production Supervisor translates priorities into shift-level action through visible floor leadership, coaching, accountability, and disciplined communication. This role develops a flexible and technically capable electrical team, reinforces company values and policies, maintains required records, and supports consistent execution of electrical installation, testing, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.

Requirements

An associate degree or bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field
Equivalent combination of technical training and progressive manufacturing supervisory experience will be considered
Proven supervisory experience in a production environment, preferably within a fabrication and assembly setting
Familiarity with SQDC performance and leading daily operational execution on the shop floor
Working knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement principles, with the ability to train, coach, and guide teams in applying them effectively
Working knowledge of electrical installation methods, cable routing and termination, equipment connection, testing, troubleshooting, and safe practices
Proven track record in workforce development, leadership coaching, and building hourly team capability
Experience partnering with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain functions to enable predictable execution
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead, coach, and mentor production teams
Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with production layouts or schematics (e.g., AutoCAD) is helpful but not required

Nice To Haves

Lean / Continuous Improvement training or certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) a plus

Responsibilities

Own daily execution of the Electrical production schedule, meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost commitments within budgeted labor and operating expense hours
Own the department SQDC board(s): running the daily tier meeting, gathering and sharing specific details on hits and misses, and driving countermeasures with emphasis on Delivery and Cost, while leveraging key support partners inside and outside the value stream (Engineering, Planning, Quality, and others) to close gaps quickly.
Escalate constraints, risks, and cross-functional blockers to the Value Stream Manager with the context needed for rapid decision-making
Collaborate with planning to ensure work is sequenced optimally, staffed, and equipped to run to plan each shift
Serve as the VSM's primary execution partner — owning the tactical layer so the VSM can focus on value stream-level strategy, integration, and improvement
Provide accurate, timely floor-level data, observations, and issue surfacing to inform value stream decisions
Execute against the priorities, standards, and improvement plans set by the VSM, and hold the team accountable to them
Represent the value stream on the floor in the VSM's absence, maintaining continuity of standards and expectations
Lead hourly team development to continuously increase manufacturing capability across Electrical disciplines
Staff, train, evaluate, coach, and develop associates in partnership with Human Resources and Quality Assurance
Build cross-functional knowledge within the team to increase flexibility and reduce single points of failure
Recognize and reward behaviors that support safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Reinforce standard work, daily management, and structured problem-solving as the way work is done in Electrical
Drive continuous improvement in the area of responsibility through teamwork, skills development, and disciplined use of SQDC data
Identify and eliminate sources of variability impacting quality, schedule, and cost at execution
Support the VSM in embedding Lean/CI transformation organically within the value stream
Lead the deployment and adoption of digital production tools, transitioning the workforce to digital cable transit tracking software, tablet-based QA checklists, and 3D model viewers (e.g., Navisworks) on-site.
Conduct workflow and value-stream mapping to eliminate production waste. Collaborate with Engineering on implementation of modular, prefabricated, or "plug-and-play" electrical assemblies off-vessel to significantly reduce onboard installation cycle times.
Establish a continuous training and mentorship framework to upskill the local electrical team on advanced automation systems, fiber optics, and modern termination techniques.
Create SOP’s, estimation tools, and assist in troubleshooting complex electrical systems
Lead the team to ensure a safe working environment at all times; verify equipment is in working order and that safety standards are followed without exception
Partner with support functions to enforce quality checkpoints, installation standards, and process discipline established in partnership with Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Complete and maintain required production paperwork, records, timesheets, and company policy documentation
Maintain a strong, visible presence on the shop floor to drive engagement, accountability, and problem-solving
Reinforce company values of Trust, Belonging, Recognition, and Resilience through daily leadership behaviors
Foster an environment where associates proactively identify issues and take ownership of solutions
Manage associate and management relationships within the guidelines of the Employee Guide and Company Policies; explain and enforce company policies and rules; maintain discipline, morale, and employee relations; administer disciplinary action for rule violations, misconduct, absenteeism, or deficient performance