Lead Panel Wiring Manager: Build, Lead & Optimize

MTrec Ltd Technical; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Immediate start available

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension

Job summary

MTrec Recruitment represents a specialist manufacturing client in their search for a Panel Wiring Manager. The role leads a team of panel wirers and manufacturing operatives, driving quality, safety and performance on the shop floor.

You will oversee workloads, ensure the production schedule is met, and collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement and Quality teams to resolve issues while driving continuous improvement and training.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations - BS 7671 (desirable).
• HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering (desirable).
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation or Maintenance.
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing (desirable).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven experience supervising, leading or coordinating a production team.
• Good understanding of electrical panel construction, control panel wiring, components and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, wiring schematics and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage a team of panel builders, wirers and manufacturing operatives.
• Be aware of daily workloads and targets to ensure the panel shop meets the agreed production schedule and delivery requirements.
• Monitor production progress throughout the day, identifying potential delays and taking corrective action early.
• Ensure panels are built accurately and consistently in accordance with drawings, wiring schematics, specifications and company procedures.
• Carry out regular in-process and final quality checks, ensuring workmanship meets company and customer requirements.
• Ensure the correct materials, components, tools and equipment are available to support production.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, health and safety and general shop-floor discipline.
• Work closely with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management and Quality teams to resolve production and technical issues.
• Support the team with panel building and wiring activities where required, particularly during periods of high demand or on complex builds.
• Identify training and development requirements within the team and support the development of skills and future supervisors/leaders.
• Conduct regular 1:1s with team members, provide feedback and address performance or capability issues where required.
• Investigate recurring quality and production issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement across productivity, quality, cost, lead times and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor agreed production KPIs and provide clear updates to the Production Manager on performance, issues, risks and resource requirements.
• Promote a right-first-time approach and ensure non-conforming work is identified, controlled and reworked appropriately.

Skills

Electrical panel construction

Team leadership

Reading electrical drawings

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation or Maintenance

Tools

Electrical drawings & schematics interpretation

Job description

MTrec Recruitment represents a specialist manufacturing client in their search for a Panel Wiring Manager. The role leads a team of panel wirers and manufacturing operatives, driving quality, safety and performance on the shop floor.

You will oversee workloads, ensure the production schedule is met, and collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement and Quality teams to resolve issues while driving continuous improvement and training.