Overview:Panel Shop Manufacturing Supervisor to lead and optimize our panel shop production operations. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will oversee the manufacturing operations of the panel shop, ensuring production goals are met while fostering a continuous improvement-focused culture. In this role, you will also act as a cross-functional bridge between production, engineering, and quality to drive strategic problem-solving, and ensure operational excellence.
Responsibilities:The basic responsibilities of the
Panel Shop Manufacturing Supervisorinclude but are not limited to the following:
- Operational Leadership: Oversee high-level shop floor manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives, while managing staffing levels to ensure production schedules are met.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide functional guidance for dotted-line Engineering and Quality resources. Partner proactively with the Solutions Team to ensure engineering designs and quality standards align seamlessly with shop floor production requirements.
- Process Improvement: Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within the panel shop. Drive 5S and Lean methodologies to target and remove operational waste throughout assembly, staging, and material flow processes. Develop and justify CAPEX initiatives with clear evidence of ROI.
- Performance & Culture: Maintain and analyze key performance indicators (SQDC-Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost), drive cultural change through robust leadership, and facilitate tier-level coordination to align team communication.
- Team Management: Oversee the Shop Foreman(s) and Shop Services Clerks; handle employee feedback, performance management, and mentorship.
- Compliance: Uphold rigorous benchmarks for workplace safety and ensure all processes adhere to relevant industry standards (e.g., UL 508A).
- Technology & Tooling Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend specialized tooling, fixtures, or automation opportunities that can streamline panel fabrication and kitting processes.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Licensing Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications:- 5+ years of Manufacturing Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-performing teams, lead through change, and resolve conflicts in a cross-functional/dotted-line environment.
- Familiarity with ERP, ECO/DCO, MRP, MES, or similar operational management systems.
- Proficient in data visualization and analysis tools (e.g., advanced MS Excel, BI Systems) to track operational metrics.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma/5S).
- Ability to manage budgets, analyze KPIs, and develop CAPEX business cases.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels-from shop floor personnel to leadership.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with both shop craftworkers and operations teams.
- Strong proactive problem-solving abilities, with a willingness to challenge the status quo constructively.
Working Conditions:- This role divides time between a professional office environment and an active manufacturing floor. The split is roughly 60% office work and 40% manufacturing floor support.
Benefits, Perks and Pay Beyond the Industry Standard- Health and Well-being: in addition to medical, dental, vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term, or long-term disability coverage, you're offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
- Retirement Plan: we offer robust retirement benefits with a 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit sharing
- Time-Off Programs: to help you recharge you'll enjoy a generous PTO program and paid holidays
- Professional Development: we support education or career growth by offering educational assistance and regular learning and development opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave: utilize parental leave which allows for paid time off with a new child
- Rewards and Incentives: we recognize your contributions through additional rewards or compensation that may include an annual discretionary bonus, lead incentive program, and safety buck program
- Community Involvement: our "Beyond the Jobsite" program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (subject to such factors as experience, education, and/or skill set) plus potential annual discretionary bonus.
