OEM Assistant Supervisor / Production Team Lead

OEM Assistant Supervisor | Industrial Controls |Wylie, TX

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering quality products?

Cates is looking for an OEM Assistant Supervisor to help lead our growing OEM production team. This is more than a supervisor position—it's an opportunity to coach employees, improve production efficiency, solve real manufacturing challenges, and help build industry-leading industrial control panels used around the world.

If you're the type of leader who prefers being on the production floor instead of behind a desk, enjoys mentoring employees, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Cates?

At Cates, we don't just build control panels—we build careers.

You'll join a company that values:

• Career advancement opportunities 
• Modern manufacturing practices 
• Continuous improvement 
• Employee development 
• Safety-first culture 
• Teamwork and accountability 

As we continue to grow, we're looking for leaders who want to grow with us.

What You'll Do

As the OEM Assistant Supervisor, you'll work alongside the OEM Shop Floor Manager to keep production running efficiently while supporting and developing your team.

Your responsibilities include:

Lead Daily Production

• Supervise daily production activities on the OEM manufacturing floor 
• Coordinate production batches for maximum efficiency 
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved 
• Remove obstacles that impact workflow 

Coach & Develop Employees

• Lead, motivate, and support production technicians 
• Assign work based on priorities and employee strengths 
• Train new employees and continue developing existing team members 
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance guidance 
• Partner with Human Resources on attendance and performance matters 

Drive Quality

• Monitor workmanship throughout production 
• Conduct inspections and verify products meet customer specifications 
• Identify quality concerns before they become problems 
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the department 

Improve Operations

• Solve production issues quickly and effectively 
• Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency 
• Monitor productivity and resource utilization 
• Assist with production reporting and performance metrics 

Promote a Safe Workplace

• Ensure employees follow all safety procedures 
• Lead by example in maintaining a clean and organized work environment 
• Encourage a culture where safety comes first 

Support Production Resources

• Monitor consumable inventory and production supplies 
• Help ensure materials and tools are available when needed 

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

Required

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience 
• Strong knowledge of industrial control panel assembly 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Strong problem-solving abilities 
• Ability to prioritize multiple production demands 

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree 
• Lean Manufacturing experience 
• Six Sigma experience 
• ERP or production scheduling software experience 
• Microsoft Office proficiency 

Success in This Role Looks Like

You'll thrive if you:

• Enjoy coaching and developing employees 
• Stay calm under pressure 
• Make sound decisions quickly 
• Build strong working relationships 
• Hold yourself and others accountable 
• Continuously look for ways to improve quality and efficiency 

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• Stable, growing company 
• Collaborative leadership team   

Ready to Lead?

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving production, and making a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the future of industrial automation at Cates.