Supervisor, Production (Control Panel - Day Shift)

Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

The Role

The Supervisor, Production is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Control Panel Shop, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely production of high-quality control panels. This role provides leadership to shop personnel, coordinates workflow across departments, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals, quality standards, and customer expectations.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Supervisor will lead a team of electricians, assemblers, and support personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Review production schedules and distribute work assignments within the Control Panel Shop.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure required components and materials are available to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with Engineering regarding drawing revisions, product changes, and technical support requirements.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure products are completed according to established schedules and delivery commitments.
• Monitor production workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Monitor and report on key production metrics, including productivity, quality, rework, and on-time delivery performance.
• Ensure all production documentation, work orders, quality records, and related paperwork are maintained accurately and completed on time.
• Work closely with the Testing and Quality departments to schedule and coordinate control panel testing activities.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices.
• Be available and flexible to work overtime during weekdays and weekends as required to meet business demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Health, Safety and Quality

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, company policies, and safe work practices.
• Conduct regular shop inspections and follow up on corrective actions as required.
• Ensure employees use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to established safety procedures.
• Monitor the quality of products being produced and ensure compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Identify quality concerns and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training and coaching when process improvements or quality enhancements are required.

Team Leadership and Employee Engagement

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to employees within the Control Panel Shop.
• Prepare and maintain training plans for supervised personnel.
• Conduct onboarding, orientation, and ongoing skills development training.
• Conduct regular toolbox/tailgate meetings and communicate operational priorities, safety information, and company updates.
• Manage employee performance through coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, and corrective action where required.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet operational requirements.
• Foster a positive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and respect.
• Promote a clean, organized, and efficient work area while maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Control Panel Shop or industrial electrical manufacturing environment.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Basic knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Flexibility to work adjusted hours, overtime, and weekends when operational requirements dictate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyperson Electrician Certification is an asset
• Experience in custom control panel manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing best practices.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Safety Leadership
• Production Planning and Coordination
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication and Collaboration
• Time Management and Organization
• Accountability and Results Orientation