Structural Assembly Supervisor -PEC- 2nd Shift

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.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking an experienced Structural Assembly Supervisor to lead and oversee structural assembly operations for our custom-built power distribution systems, electrical enclosures, and packaged equipment. This position is responsible for supervising production employees, coordinating daily work assignments, monitoring production schedules, and ensuring structural assemblies meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The Structural Assembly Supervisor will work closely with Production Management, Engineering, Welding, Fabrication, Electrical Assembly, and other departments to ensure projects are completed efficiently and accurately. The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural steel assembly, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing, along with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Job Duties:

Supervise, lead, and coordinate the daily activities of Structural Assemblers and other assigned production personnel.

Assign work based on production schedules, employee skill levels, project priorities, and available resources.

Monitor daily production output and ensure work is completed according to established deadlines and customer requirements.

Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and job specifications to ensure proper assembly.

Oversee the measurement, layout, fitting, drilling, bolting, fastening, and assembly of structural components.

Ensure structural frames, bases, platforms, supports, and other fabricated components are assembled accurately and according to engineering specifications.

Verify dimensions, alignment, fit, and overall assembly quality throughout the production process.

Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and adherence to established work procedures.

Train, coach, and develop team members on assembly techniques, tool usage, safety practices, quality standards, and production expectations.

Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, drawing discrepancies, and equipment issues, and coordinate appropriate resolutions.

Work with Production Management, Engineering, Materials, Welding, Fabrication, and Electrical Assembly teams to resolve production challenges and maintain workflow.

Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and workstations are available and properly maintained to support production requirements.

Enforce company safety policies, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment.

Conduct routine inspections of work in progress and completed assemblies to identify defects and ensure compliance with quality requirements.

Address quality issues, communicate corrective actions, and help prevent recurring assembly errors.

Maintain accurate production records, report progress, and communicate staffing, scheduling, quality, and performance concerns to management.

Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and adherence to Panelmatic's core values.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce rework, and increase productivity.

Participate in employee training, performance evaluations, and other supervisory responsibilities as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by Production Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in structural assembly, steel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or a related field required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or industrial production environment required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, measurements, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of structural steel components, including C-channel, I-beams, angle iron, plate, and other fabricated materials.
• Knowledge of structural assembly processes, including measuring, layout, fitting, drilling, bolting, and fastening.
• Ability to use and demonstrate proper operation of hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and other shop equipment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet production deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable for performance and quality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, peers, Production Management, and other departments.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety practices and quality control procedures.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check requirements.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more as required by the job.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and work in various positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Alignment with Panelmatic's core values and commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in structural assembly, steel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or a related field.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team of production employees.
• Experience assembling structural steel frames, bases, supports, platforms, and industrial equipment.
• Experience working with electrical enclosures, switchgear, power distribution equipment, or packaged electrical systems.
• Familiarity with production scheduling, labor planning, material coordination, and productivity tracking.
• Experience identifying process improvements and reducing production delays, defects, and rework.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Welding or fitting experience is a plus.
• Experience using manufacturing or production tracking systems is a plus.