The primary role of the Panel Shop Lead is to lead a team of employees and execute the assigned duties given by the Electrical Foreman.

Specific Accountabilities

• Manufacture control panel assemblies.
• Execute the daily production schedule through proper utilization of people, material, machinery, and process to meet customer requirements, schedule compliance and cost objectives.
• Ensure that all materials are in the work station before they are required.
• Sustain and improve 5S system. (A place for everything and everything in its place)
• Facilitate daily team meetings with department employees at the beginning of your shift. (See attachment)
  • Review daily KPI’s.
  • Provide goals.
  • Review issues. (Safety, Quality, Housekeeping, OTD, Labor Efficiency Etc.)
• Ensure workers adhere to company rules, policies and procedures.
• Enforce company safety policy.
• Ensure workers are wearing proper PPE and working in a safe manner.
  • Make sure that employees have been properly trained before starting a task.
• Enforce company attendance policy.
• Ensure quality of work is maintained to a high standard (Quality Control)
• Manage time and attendance system. Approve time cards daily.
• Enforce disciplinary action required as per company policies and procedures
• Ensure workers have proper tools and material to complete station tasks.
• Promote employee development through effective verbal and written communications, cross-training and solicitation of feedback on problem solving and continuous improvements.
• Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work.
• Ensure workers are following scheduled break times.
• Review all bill of materials and drawings in order to fully understand scope of work.
• Become familiar with equipment being installed.
• Complete required paperwork and reporting systems.
  • Report issues on LLERP
  • Production report on LLERP
  • Update visual aids
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills, team building skills and the ability to supervise and motivate effectively.
• Provide written shift hand-off instructions as well as verbal communication.
• Maintain company confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Reports to Panel Shop Supervisor
• This position requires shop work. When working in the shop, one must exercise caution as this environment presents many naturally-occurring and potentially worker-produced hazards. Safety policies must be adhered to at all times. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hard-toed safety shoes or boots, etc.) must be worn at all times where required. It is very important that the incumbent of this position is able to work and communicate with prudence, while effectively managing time, completing tasks, and working safely.

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