Job Description
Lead the Line. Build the Team. Get It Done Right.
Production Supervisor | B Shift | 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM (Mon–Thurs)
Occasional overtime on Fridays (6 hours)
ABOUT ESI
At ESI, we build lasting partnerships with our customers by delivering products Done Right, On Time, backed by Legendary Service. We design, assemble, and deliver complex electronic products that power industries across the globe. Our success is driven by our people, innovators who don’t just solve problems but continuously improve how we work every day.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Production Supervisor, you’ll lead a Focus Factory on B Shift, directing people, processes, and equipment to meet production commitments while driving quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role—part coach, part problem-solver, part production expert.
You will:
- Lead and support associates to ensure work is completed done right and on time
- Schedule and manage jobs through the Focus Factory, maintaining accurate, rolling job status
- Identify risks to due dates, quality, or efficiency and proactively escalate and resolve issues
- Monitor production rates by assembly, process, or work cell and ensure accurate recordkeeping
- Support assembly, soldering, and testing activities as needed, including in-process inspections
- Champion continuous improvement by facilitating root cause analysis, problem-solving, and employee ideas
- Partner with Production Manager, Facility Trainer, and HR to develop and execute skill-building plans
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching conversations, and corrective actions when necessary
- Track attendance and ensure accurate weekly timekeeping for your team
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Engineering, Quality, HR, Training) to resolve issues and improve processes
- Help balance line flow, assist with set-ups, and support new and existing product builds
- Uphold all company workplace rules, safety practices, and lean manufacturing principles
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of production and team success
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Ability to read and follow assembly instructions, prints, and documentation
- Experience operating or supporting production equipment and processes
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, direct, and develop others
- Solid problem-solving skills using Root Cause Analysis approaches
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership
- Clear, respectful communication skills and a customer-service mindset
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
- Comfort using Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems
- Commitment to quality, safety, efficiency, and team accountability
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Manufacturing and production floor environment
- Standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required
- Use of production equipment, tools, and PPE
- Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities to meet customer demand
WHY ESI At ESI, we believe in growing our people. We offer career paths built around curiosity, capability, and continuous improvement. Whether it’s leadership development, new certifications, or hands-on training, we’ll help you keep learning and recognize the results you deliver.
BENEFITS (For Full-Time Employees)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Three Sanford Health medical options
- Delta Dental of SD
- VSP vision
- Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) match
- Company-paid Life/AD&D
ITAR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT This position requires access to information and materials subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To be eligible for employment at ESI, applicants must be able to provide documentation demonstrating U.S. person status as defined by ITAR. Employment is contingent upon verification of this eligibility.
EEO & ACCOMMODATIONS ESI is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and associates, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.