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Electrical Technician Supervisor
Location: La Vergne, TN
Position Overview:
We're partnering with an established manufacturing company in the industrial equipment space looking for an Electrical Technician Supervisor who wants to stay close to the work — not manage from a distance. This role is equal parts hands-on troubleshooting, team development, and cross-functional communication: you'll be diagnosing electrical issues on the floor, training technicians on assembly procedures and safety standards, and keeping engineering and company leadership informed through regular project status reporting. If you're a strong electrical technician who's ready to lead, or a supervisor who still wants their hands in the technical work, this is the right seat.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical technicians and assemblers
- Conduct training on assembly procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards
- Assign work, monitor performance, and support individual development for team members
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations
- Serve as the primary liaison between electrical assembly and design engineering — translating engineering changes and communicating production realities back to the design team
- Partner with engineers to resolve assembly challenges and improve manufacturability
- Support prototype builds and new product launches
- Drive quality compliance through inspection procedures and process discipline
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to reduce waste and improve product reliability
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly or electrical issues
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in electrical assembly or industrial manufacturing
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Hands-on knowledge of electrical components, control panels, and low-voltage systems
- Familiarity with manufacturing safety standards and quality systems (e.g., IPC, ISO)
- Clear communicator who can work effectively across production and engineering teams
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard manufacturing documentation systems
- Bonus: Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or formal continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma)
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Real cross-functional influence — you're not siloed on the floor; you're in the room when engineering decisions get made
- A team culture that genuinely values collaboration and leaves egos at the door
- Hands-on technical work stays part of the job — this isn't a purely administrative supervisor role
- Opportunity to shape how the team is built, trained, and developed as the company grows
- Direct involvement in prototype builds and product improvements — your work has a short path to production impact
- Stable, established company with a clear commitment to manufacturing quality