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Production Supervisor Electronics (2:00pm to 10:30pm)
G&W Electric Co.
Supervising day-to-day manufacturing operations and performance of employees in a value stream focused on assembling highly customized control cabinets for electrical switchgear systems.
17d ago
$72,980 - $94,915
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
inventory management
attendance tracking
production flow
team supervision
continuous improvement
workplace safety
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to maintain inventory levels and coordinate part availability.
- Track absenteeism and maintain and approve timekeeping records.
- Coordinate cross-departmental efforts with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to ensure a smooth production flow and resolve material or design issues.
- Supervise the daily operations of a team of electronics assemblers and technicians responsible for building complex, customized electrical control panels.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by researching and implementing new processes, equipment, and lean strategies to improve quality and throughput.
- Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring adherence to safety protocols, conducting accident investigations, and participating in hazard assessments.
- Guide and monitor the team to meet performance goals, including authority to shift work roles and distribution as necessary.
- Control manpower and materials to ensure accurate, timely job completion while maintaining quality standards and safety compliance.
- Supervise and coach team members to support career growth and develop advanced electrical assembly capabilities.
- Lead and coordinate employee training to enhance work skills, quality, and throughput while reducing scrap/rework.
- Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; partner with Operational Excellence to implement changes and develop a lean culture.
- Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas—seeking to meet and improve schedule dates, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels, increase the utilization of resources, and manage department priorities.
- Monitor production schedules, report delays or issues, and manage departmental performance metrics.
- Ensure effective employee relations through mentoring, issue resolution, coaching, and training.
- Support new product development (NPD) introductions by troubleshooting processes, reviewing work instructions, and training team members.
- Provide meaningful input in employee performance evaluations, hiring decisions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Interpret and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOMs) to ensure correct assembly practices.
What you bring
electrical schematics
5+ years
problem solving
erp/mrp
bachelor’s degree
lean/six sigma
- General office and production floor environment, with computer use.
- Light lifting (occasionally up to 25 lbs).
- Has a strong grasp of custom electrical assembly, panel wiring, and reading electrical schematics.
- Has 5–7 years’ progressive experience in an electronics or electrical manufacturing environment.
- Has excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Possesses intermediate computer skills including MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.
- Stooping and standing as required during floor supervision.
- Holds a High School diploma or GED; a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field is a plus.
- Demonstrates leadership in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement models; has actively led or participated in improvement projects.
- Has a minimum of 3 years of experience supervising a skilled manufacturing workforce.
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Club Membership Program and Reimbursement
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Security clearance- yes, background checks will be conducted for this position
Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons CO₂
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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