Production Supervisor, Electronics

Production Supervisor, Electronics

DEMA Engineering Co. (Gerald Industries) |Gerald, MO | Full-Time | On-SiteSchedule: Monday – Thursday: 6:30 am – 3:45 pm / Friday: 6:30 am – 11:30 am

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Lead a technical manufacturing team

DEMA Engineering Company is looking for a Production Supervisor, Electronicsat our Gerald Industries division. This position will lead a team of skilled manufacturing employees working with electronics assembly, wiring, testing, blending, and related production processes.

This is a hands-on, floor-focused leadership role for someone who enjoys working with people, solving production problems, and supporting technically complex manufacturing. You'll spend significant time on the production floor-setting priorities, coaching employees, addressing issues, and working with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader with strong technical aptitude and a practical approach to problem-solving, we'd like to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 40 manufacturing employees, supported by multiple team leads, performing technical manufacturing work.
• Assign daily work, coordinate staffing, and manage workflow to meet production requirements.
• Oversee electronics assembly, wiring, testing, blending, and related production activities.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, and production schedules and address issues as they arise.
• Provide technical direction and support for electrical, electronic, testing, equipment, and process issues.
• Ensure employees follow work instructions, engineering requirements, testing procedures, and quality standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and other teams to resolve production issues and improve processes.
• Support employee training, cross-training, qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Use production and ERP/MRP information to monitor performance, identify trends, and make practical decisions.
• Promote a safe, respectful, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.

What we're looking for

Required or strongly preferred:

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, electronics, electrical, assembly, testing, controls, blending, or a related technical production environment.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to understand and troubleshoot production issues.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, work instructions, or similar technical documentation.
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technically skilled employees and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with ERP/MRP or manufacturing systems is a plus.

Education: An associate degree, technical degree, or relevant technical certification in electronics, electrical technology, manufacturing technology, controls, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant technical and supervisory experience may be considered.

Why join DEMA?

DEMA is a family-owned manufacturer with a long history of serving customers through quality products, technical expertise, and continuous improvement. We value Honesty, Hard Work, Respect, and Teamwork and are committed to developing our employees and maintaining a safe, quality-focused work environment.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs and fitness resources
• Training and professional development opportunities

Work environment

This is an on-site manufacturing leadership position with regular presence on the production floor. The role involves standing and walking throughout manufacturing areas and may involve exposure to manufacturing equipment, tools, electrical/electronic equipment, noise, varying temperatures, and other typical manufacturing conditions. Required PPE must be worn in designated areas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Ready to lead?

If you enjoy developing people, solving technical production problems, and making manufacturing operations better every day, apply today.

DEMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.