Electrical Associate Production Supervisor

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift: Day Shift (Canada)

Job Description : This Associate Supervisor, Electrical is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day workflow and production for their assigned staff and location. They will lead by example, consistently enforce safety policies, and address all raised or observed safety concerns with the Resource Manager and other Supervisors. The Associate Supervisor, Electrical is also responsible for supporting the implementation, and ongoing practice, of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement activities throughout their department and the overall plant.

Responsibilities :

• Work with the Resource Manager to understand production schedules and to drive Lean manufacturing throughout the total fabrication process.
• Conduct periodic audits to assure order accuracy and overall quality of finished product.
• Ensure all direct reports are trained to a competency level that ensures products meet quality standards, and reference and update the training matrix when required. Identify and report training needs of direct reports.
• Follow and execute weekly schedules driven by production demands.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Assemblers and Technicians, and apprentices.
• Supervise and coordinate direct reports to ensure production efficiencies are maximized through the effective use of equipment and personnel, and prioritize tasks to meet deliverables.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety and ensure the cleanliness of the plant.
• Assist with interviewing, selection, training, and onboarding of new hires.
• Plan, schedule and prioritize Work Orders and or Job Order assignments to appropriate Electrical Personnel as directed by workflow.
• Act as communication link between Resource Manager - Electrical and Team Members by routinely holding departmental meetings with all direct reports.
• Constantly communicate with Resource Manager - Electrical, other Supervisors, and department leaders to discuss production/quality issues and sharing of resources to maintain smooth production flow.
• Act as the first level of interaction for employee behavioral or performance issues/reviews and escalate to the Resource Manager - Electrical and/or Human Resources when required.
• Maintain knowledge of electrical materials in warehouse.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and/or employee personal information.
• Hands-on Supervisor completing Work Orders and Job Order assignments.
• Perform production related duties as required to fill in for absences/callouts and other duties as assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, tools and terminology of the electrical trade and complicated electrical wiring.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, Work Orders, and job orders.
• Troubleshooting electrical equipment.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment with lots of change.
• Circuit design or modification and parts changes including creating PCN, ECRs.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees are also expected to complete other duties as required. Dependent on business needs, percent of work may change as needed. All employees are expected to have familiarized themselves with the Health & Safety and Human Resources manuals, including their responsibilities as outlined in each._
• Education_
• Post-secondary education preferably in related field.
• Current Electrician License 309A or 422A preferred.
• Master’s License an asset.
• Experience with material handling equipment.
• Special requirement: possess and maintain a valid driver’s license for occasional business travel between company plants and on-site client locations.
• 3-7 years electrical experience within a Manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience mentoring and/or supervising peers.
• Ability to read specifications and blueprints.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with peers through strong communication and listening abilities, and negotiation techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required, and an ERP system (p