Position Summary
Lead manufacturing operations for low and medium voltage switchgear, motor control centers, and custom electrical equipment. Direct operational excellence through lean manufacturing principles, quality systems, and strategic production planning while ensuring compliance with electrical industry standards and safety regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Production Operations:
•Direct comprehensive manufacturing operations for switchgear assemblies, motor control centers, and custom electrical equipment from engineering release through final testing and shipment.
•Implement and optimize production scheduling systems for custom-engineered electrical equipment with varying lead times and complexity levels.
•Direct daily manufacturing operations by analyzing production schedules to optimize resource allocation, ensure material availability for all sales orders and field services, and implement efficient workforce planning that minimizes waste while maintaining cost-effective production targets.
•Oversee assembly processes, such as bus bar fabrication, panel wiring, component installation, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
•Ensure production capacity planning aligns with sales forecasts for both standard catalog products and custom-engineered solutions.
•Review and maintain project budgets to ensure manufacturing costs align with financial targets and project profitability.
•Manage multi-stage production workflows including metal fabrication, paint and powder-coating, electrical assembly, and final testing phases.
•Collaborate with Sales and Project Management teams to manage customer expectations and delivery commitments.
Quality and Compliance Management:
•Assist with implementation and maintainance ISO 9001 quality management systems specific to electrical equipment manufacturing.
•Ensure compliance with various UL, IEEE, NEMA, and IEC standards for switchgear and motor control equipment.
•Oversee factory acceptance testing protocols and coordinate customer witness testing procedures.
•Implement Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects and improve first-pass quality rates.
•Maintain NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) compliance for all manufactured products.
Resource & Materials Management:
•Coordinate procurement of components per bill of materials or specific project requirements.
•Assist with optimizing inventory levels for long-lead-time components while minimizing carrying costs.
•Implement material planning systems that account for engineering changes and custom specifications.
Continuous Improvement:
•Implement lean manufacturing principles tailored to electrical equipment assembly processes.
•Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and delivery performance.
•Establish key performance indicators for production efficiency, quality metrics, and on-time delivery.
•Lead cross-functional teams to resolve production bottlenecks and process improvements.
•Establish and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for production machinery to ensure compliance with safety standards while minimizing unplanned downtime and production delays.
Required Qualifications
•Deep understanding of electrical equipment manufacturing processes, including switchgear assembly and motor control center fabrication for low and medium voltage applications.
•Minimum 8-10 years of progressive manufacturing management experience in the electrical equipment industry.
•Proven track record implementing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
•Experience managing custom manufacturing operations with engineered-to-order products.
•Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing manufacturing teams.
•Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills for interfacing with internal manufacturing teams, customers, and suppliers.
•Analytical mindset with ability to interpret production data and drive decision-making
•Proficiency in ERP systems and production planning software.
•Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
•Experience with Microsoft Project for production scheduling.
•Understanding of cost accounting principles for manufacturing operations.
•Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
•Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods during facility tours and production oversight.
•Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or related technical field.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
•Opportunities for advancement
•Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Work Location: In person