Production Supervisor - PDU Cables 1ST SHIFT

Great Opportunity to Join a Growing Team in a Thriving Organization!Now Hiring - PDU Cables 1st Shift Production Supervisor - Minnetonka, MN FacilityShift Time Starts at 5:00 AM CST

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not a contract, nor does it create any guarantee of continued employment. Employment with the Company is and will remain “at‑will,” meaning either the employee or the Company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason. Nothing in this job description, or in any related document or conversation, alters the at-will nature of employment. The Company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, duties, or requirements at any time as business needs evolve.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Supervisor (PDU Cables) is responsible for leading day-to-day shift production operations, employee performance, safety, quality, training, scheduling coordination, and continuous improvement for PDU cable manufacturing at our corporate facility in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This role provides direct leadership for one production shift (AM Shift**) and partners closely with cross-functional teams across the organization, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, Human Resources, and other support teams, to ensure customer orders are built safely, accurately, efficiently, and on time. The company intends to assign one Production Supervisor to each shift to provide consistent leadership coverage throughout production hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervise manufacturing employees within the assigned PDU Cables shift and location, generally overseeing approximately 15-35 employees depending on staffing levels, product mix, and business needs.
• Provide visible, consistent shift leadership by setting daily expectations, assigning work, monitoring productivity, addressing barriers, and ensuring smooth handoffs between shifts.
• Oversee production of PDU cable assemblies, including line readiness, work order prioritization, material availability, tooling, labeling, testing requirements, quality checkpoints, packaging, and shipment readiness.
• Monitor production schedules, labor capacity, customer priority orders, and material constraints; partner with Scheduling, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Manufacturing leadership to resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain, monitor, and improve production processes, safety requirements, equipment, fixtures, tools, and work instructions within the assigned PDU Cables area.
• Ensure employees follow documented build instructions, customer specifications, electrical safety requirements, quality standards, and proper handling practices for cable assemblies and related components.
• Create, implement, and maintain effective on-the-job training for employees, including safe tool use, assembly methods, inspection expectations, ERP transactions, quality procedures, and cross-training needs.
• Work with Human Resources and Manufacturing leadership to support staffing needs, onboarding, attendance management, employee relations, performance coaching, corrective action, and retention efforts.
• Monitor labor costs, attendance, overtime, timecards, labor allocation, and staffing coverage to support business needs while maintaining accountability and consistency.
• Use company systems to conduct employee reviews, process time-off requests, manage labor reporting, review production activity, and run reports as needed.
• Ensure product quality standards are met for internal and external customers; identify defects, trends, rework drivers, and process gaps, and assist with corrective action.
• Partner with the Manufacturing Manager to meet key performance indicators, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, efficiency, labor utilization, rework, and schedule attainment.
• Conduct regular 5S activities and continuous improvement projects within the assigned PDU Cables production area to support organization, efficiency, safety, and standard work.
• Act as a liaison among Production, Quality, Warehouse, Scheduling, Customer Service, Sales, and other departments to communicate order status, production concerns, material shortages, and process updates.
• Supervise planning and coordination of production line setups, changeovers, job staging, equipment readiness, and shift start-up activities within assigned areas.
• Track actual performance against planned performance, analyze variances, identify root causes, and support practical solutions that protect safety, quality, delivery, and customer commitments.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, train, coach, and motivate production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production flow, work order execution, shift handoffs, labor planning, quality expectations, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to learn and apply PDU cable assembly processes, related components, tools, testing expectations, customer requirements, and safety standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly across shifts, locations, departments, and levels of leadership.
• Strong computer, email, ERP, reporting, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, reliable, and able to prioritize multiple production needs while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proactive and positive leadership style with the ability to build trust, reinforce accountability, and support a respectful team environment.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze risk, problem-solve production line concerns, escalate appropriately, and support timely corrective action.
• Ability to lead consistently while adapting to operational differences between the Minnesota and Iowa production locations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position directly supervises production employees assigned to the PDU Cables Division during the designated shift and at the designated location. Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring performance, supporting training and cross-training, approving or reviewing timekeeping activity, addressing attendance and conduct concerns, providing coaching and feedback, participating in performance reviews, supporting corrective action when appropriate, and escalating employee relations matters to Human Resources and Manufacturing leadership. The position is expected to model company values, reinforce safety and quality expectations, and help ensure consistent leadership coverage across shifts in both Minnesota and Iowa.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These requirements describe the general physical demands of the role and are not intended to exclude individuals who can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• This position may work in both office and production/warehouse settings. The supervisor is expected to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor overseeing operations, supporting employees, and monitoring safety, quality, and productivity. The work environment includes exposure to varying temperatures, industrial equipment, forklift traffic, and moderate to high noise levels.
• The position requires frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and occasional lifting, along with periodic computer and administrative work. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout production and warehouse areas for extended periods of time during the shift.
• Requires the ability to use a computer, telephone, handheld devices, basic office equipment, production systems, and reporting tools.
• Must be able to visually inspect production areas, review documentation, observe work practices, and communicate with employees in an active manufacturing environment.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry requirements may be up to 50 lbs. on an inconsistent basis.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and follow all safety expectations for the assigned Minnesota or Iowa production location.
• The Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal and state laws.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience, with prior supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee performance.
• Experience with cable assembly, electrical assembly, PDU production, warehouse operations, or related manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices such as 5S, standard work, root cause problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and comfortable learning ERP, timekeeping, and production reporting systems.
• Preferred: Certificate, associate degree, or related coursework in manufacturing, supervision, operations management, electrical assembly, or a related field.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of a position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.General Expectations for All Positions

• All employees are expected to collaborate effectively with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and business partners across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Employees must demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to company values in all interactions.
• All positions require the ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, manage competing demands, and complete assigned tasks within established timelines.
• Employees are expected to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive work environment and comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Quality Positions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing, production, laboratory, or warehouse environment where temperatures, noise levels, and operational activity may vary.
• Safety is a core responsibility of all employees. Compliance with safety policies, procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and reporting protocols is mandatory.
• Employees may work in proximity to production machinery, testing equipment, material handling equipment, inventory storage systems, and shipping operations.
• Positions may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Employees must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team to achieve quality, production, and operational objectives.
• Responsibilities may occasionally require work in outdoor areas associated with shipping, receiving, or facility operations.

Multi-Site Support (When Applicable)

• Certain positions may require periodic travel between company locations to support operational, customer, quality, training, audit, or business needs.
• Employees in these roles must be able to effectively collaborate with teams across multiple facilities and maintain consistent standards, processes, and communication practices.

OTHER:

• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Employees must abide by all company policies. It is the employee's responsibility to stay abreast of policy and procedure changes throughout their employment.
• Employees are always required to abide by company safety procedures to ensure the maintenance of a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn while performing job duties that require the use of PPE.
• Employees may be required to perform other duties not specified in their job descriptions as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Management reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time as deemed necessary.

This job description is not all-inclusive and may be amended at any time. Providing employees with a job description does not imply, nor should it be interpreted as establishing an employment contract or agreement of any kind. All employees of the company are employed at-will.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: PDU Cables | Engineered Products Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Position Title: Production Supervisor 2nd ShiftDivision: Corporate

Location: Minnetonka, MN

Shift: AM Shift Start Time 5:00 AM; Typical Work Week M-F; Saturday shifts required as business demands. Overtime Mandatory as Business Requires

Status: Full-Time Regular

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt: Exempt

Labor Code: 200

Shift: AM Shift Start Time 5:00 AM; Typical Work Week M-F; Saturday shifts required as business demands. Overtime Mandatory as Business Requires