Production Lead

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

In 1989, the majority interest of the company was purchased by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our employees are also shareholders with dedication and commitment to the long-term success of the company.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Production Lead. The Production Lead position involves leading one or more teams in the execution of the production/manufacturing processes. The primary responsibility of the Production Lead is to ensure the assigned work is completed in a timely manner; this includes assigning and explaining daily tasks to associates; monitoring work progress and compliance with policies and procedures; training and assisting associates. The production Lead will work with the management to improve processes in the production/manufacturing areas.

Job Duties:

• Work with management to schedule work for the most effective use of the personnel and equipment
• Expedite hot orders in a manner to maintain the production schedule
• Lead a team of identified employees
• Installs wire ways, conduits and cable trays, and ground electrical equipment to adhere to customer specification and/or NEC code
• Perform electrical wiring, anchoring, tie-wrapping, routing, flagging, wire tagging, crimping & wire/cable stripping
• Assemble and install electrical components such as sub-panels, according to engineered drawings
• Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and communication with employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
• Act and resolve problems adversely affecting schedule
• Reads, interprets, and follows pass-downs, work orders, blueprints, and work instructions
• Work towards continuous improvement in the production/manufacturing shop
• Help improve department processes to maximize efficiencies and quality
• Promotes Panelmatic’s Rules and Safety Practices
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and organized
• Limits and controls use of shop consumables
• Participates in training, safety, quality programs, and continuous improvement efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four or more years of experience in an electrical manufacturing shop environment required
• Four or more years of experience in workplace safety or HSE required
• Four-plus years of experience in forklift operation required
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required
• US work authorization without sponsorship required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to stoop and bend required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required

Preferred Qualifications:

• AA or higher in Operations Management or other related degree preferred
• Ability to read industrial-specific drawings and specifications preferred
• Four or more years of experience in ISO 9001-certified environment preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD.
• 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
• Education, gym, dental, and vision reimbursement
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Competitive wages
• Family friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years