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≈ $77k – $152k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Knoxville, Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, Charlotte, Chattanooga)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 3, 2026. Gaylor Electric scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Gaylor Electric is an electrical contractor headquartered in Indianapolis that provides design-build electrical construction, engineering and virtual design, prefabrication, 24/7 electrical service and utility work for commercial and industrial clients. Founded by John Gaylor in 1984, it runs branches across the US, including Noblesville, Huntsville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville and Fort Myers, and serves manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, data center, alternative energy and education projects. It hires journeyperson electricians, apprentices, field supervisors, project managers and engineers, commissioning and BICSI technicians and college interns.

SCOPE OF WORK                                                                                                                                          

The Production Innovation Center Manager is accountable for the productive, efficient management of the Innovation Center operations. Oversee the manufacturing, performance, assembly, and quality of manufacturing materials for field installation. Oversee the development, process design, and implementation of cost control. Responsible to investigate and implement leading edge processes and create strategies to improve productivity and efficiency. Ensures the Innovation Center runs smoothly, quickly, efficiently, and safely. Additionally, the manager is accountable for delivering manufacturing projects within budget and achieving targeted labor hours in alignment with the company’s business plan.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities

Able to clearly convey progress to the customer and accurately understand and fulfills requests

Proficient Spectrum user for approval of invoices, billed job cost, reports, project history, and review of purchase order history

Cultivates new business relationships and maintains existing relationships with clients

Maintains appropriate records, files, documentation, etc.

High level of interpersonal relationship skills

Proficiency in communication skills, organizational skills, and highly computer literate (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Spectrum)

RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                                                                          

Leads and manages the manufacturing center and operations

Efficient management of department resources, manages the craft head count and hours including labor, schedules, subcontract labor, equipment storage, chemical storage, manages purchasing, control of inventory, all deliveries, and material logistics

Meets safe operating standards required by the Company, state and federal laws as per vehicles, chemicals and manufacturing, as well as keeping the facility clean

Manages and instills incident free safe work practices

Works directly with operation teams and the team’s field management staff

Interacts with customers, owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, drivers, and others who are associated with the construction of the project(s)

Collaborates with innovation center and corporate leaders to help assess resource requirements

Works with project teams to best strategize resources and clear obstacles

Conducts monthly innovation center reviews with corporate

Develops and implements processes that meet all safety and regulatory requirements

Oversees implementation of new innovation center methods or processes

Creates processes and procedures to create efficiencies

Initiates, attends, coordinates, and/or conducts meetings as required to meet the project objectives

Applies general trade knowledge to electrical work both technically and procedurally

Creates and administers consistent methods of scheduling, delegation, and monitoring

Monitors and communicates the overall progress on projects

Tracks monthly financials of the prefabrication center

Takes field calls and assists project supervisors/managers with cost saving manufacturing ideas

Development of “as-is” process map: All touchpoints from beginning to end (manufacturing to field); Key stakeholders input; Understanding value add vs. non-value add

Development of “to-be” process map: Ensures new plan meets growth targets; Provide direction and structure to improvement projects

Oversees design, layouts, and ordering of materials to effectively produce products to meet project schedules

Exhibits ability to review and comprehend a set of project documents and drawings to accurately produce construction product

Monitors progress of assigned projects as well as monitors subcontractors estimated and actual status, field personnel alignment, scheduling, and payables and receivable balances in order to facilitate weekly action plans

Manages the selection, development, measurement, motivation, and cooperation of the manufacturing staff

Takes disciplinary action toward subordinates consistent with Company policies and procedures

Accountable for on-site management/safety of assigned manufacturing construction projects and field personnel

Cultivates working relationships with managers, supervisors, and customer/clients encouraging a cooperative environment

Documents project/work situations, both written and verbally, in an accurate and timely manner to ensure the company a means of protection through proper documentation

Leads, motivates, coaches, and develops assigned employees' technical skills by giving accurate and non-biased job performance appraisals

Teaches and develops high school students, interns and apprentices

Oversees employee payroll and time allocation

Creates and implements the best practice for logistical plans on projects

Embeds measuring tools of success

Communication of the expected accountability

Ensures performance of safety audits

WORKING CONDITIONS

May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year

Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)

Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)

Must be able to work scheduled hours, as well as additional hours if needed, on short notice

Must be able to work in noisy environments

Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations

Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time

Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.

Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers

Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time

Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)

Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use

Ability to work while constantly moving

Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance

Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment

Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring

Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing management, Business, or equivalent experience, preferred

EXPERIENCE

Five or more years’ leadership experience

Six Sigma or LEAN management experience, preferred

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