Switchgear Wiring Supervisor- 1st 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, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and experienced Wiring Supervisor to oversee daily operations within our switchgear wiring department. This position is responsible for supervising Wiring Technicians and Leads in the wiring, assembly, and completion of electrical switchgear and related equipment while ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, project specifications, safety requirements, quality standards, and production schedules.

The Switchgear Wiring Supervisor will coordinate daily production activities, assign work, monitor employee performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure wiring and assembly activities are completed accurately and efficiently. This role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical wiring and switchgear assembly, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with Production Management, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and other departments to meet customer requirements and production goals.

The ideal candidate will lead by example, develop team members, promote accountability, and maintain a safe, organized, and quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Job Duties:

• Supervise, lead, and provide daily direction to Switchgear Wiring Technicians, Lead Wiring Technicians, and other assigned production personnel.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize daily work activities based on project schedules, labor availability, material readiness, and production requirements.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and project specifications to establish wiring and assembly requirements.
• Oversee the wiring and assembly of switchgear, electrical distribution equipment, control panels, and associated electrical components.
• Ensure technicians properly install, route, label, and terminate control wiring, power wiring, terminal blocks, relays, switches, meters, instrument transformers, and other components as specified by project drawings.
• Ensure wiring and component installation are completed in accordance with approved drawings, customer specifications, applicable electrical standards, and Panelmatic quality requirements.
• Monitor daily production progress and adjust assignments to meet established deadlines, labor targets, and project milestones.
• Inspect completed wiring and assemblies for accuracy, workmanship, proper labeling, routing, termination, and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Identify and resolve wiring discrepancies, installation issues, drawing conflicts, and other technical challenges in coordination with Engineering and Production Management.
• Coordinate with Engineering to clarify drawings, resolve design questions, and communicate required revisions before work proceeds.
• Work with Materials and other departments to identify shortages, incorrect components, and material-related production delays.
• Support electrical testing, continuity checks, point-to-point verification, quality inspections, and final production checks as required.
• Ensure all wiring and assembly work is performed using appropriate tools, equipment, and safe work practices.
• Train, coach, and mentor Wiring Technicians and Lead Wiring Technicians on wiring methods, technical requirements, quality expectations, and department procedures.
• Evaluate employee p