Production Supervisor

Who We Are

TRL Controls, Inc. manufactures electrical control and distribution panels for industrial applications at our Mesa, Arizona facility. As our operations continue to grow, we are focused on consistent quality, safe work practices, reliable delivery, and developing a strong production team.

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day manufacturing activities to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. This role directs production employees, coordinates resources and priorities, monitors performance, and partners with Quality, Warehouse, and other departments to address production needs. The supervisor is responsible for setting clear expectations, developing employees, and maintaining accountability across the production floor.

Reports to: Production Manager / Operations Leadership (confirm current reporting title before posting).

Key Responsibilities — Production Operations

· Direct daily production activities, assign work across production cells, and adjust staffing and priorities based on schedules and material availability.

· Monitor output, workflow, labor utilization, and production delays; communicate issues and recommend timely solutions.

· Ensure employees follow current work instructions, drawings, procedures, and established production standards.

· Coordinate with Warehouse/Purchasing on materials and with Quality on inspections, defects, rework, and corrective actions.

People Leadership & Accountability

· Supervise, coach, train, and develop production employees and team leads; support cross-training and skill progression.

· Set clear performance and conduct expectations; provide timely feedback, document concerns, and work with Human Resources on corrective action when appropriate.

· Monitor attendance, punctuality, breaks, and timekeeping; address staffing concerns consistently under company policy.

· Promote respectful communication, teamwork, and a professional work environment.

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

· Enforce applicable safety rules, required personal protective equipment, safe equipment use, and housekeeping standards.

· Identify and report hazards, near misses, injuries, and unsafe practices promptly; participate in follow-up corrective actions.

· Reinforce quality checks throughout assembly and collaborate with Quality to reduce defects and repeat rework.

· Identify practical improvements to work processes, training, layout, and productivity while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

· Prior experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or production environment required.

· Experience with electrical control panels, electrical assembly, or related industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.

· Ability to read and apply production documentation and understand workflow, quality, and safety requirements.

· Demonstrated ability to coach employees, manage attendance and performance, resolve issues, and organize competing priorities.

· Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.

· Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement preferred; related degree or technical training a plus.

Work Environment

This position works primarily on an active manufacturing floor and requires regular walking, standing, observation of production activities, and compliance with site safety requirements. Specific physical requirements should be confirmed based on the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity

TRL Controls, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person