Panel Shop Supervisor

MTrec Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

MTrec Ltd is recruiting a panel shop supervisor to lead a team of skilled operatives in a busy electrical panel manufacturing environment. You will drive day-to-day operations, ensure on-time production, and uphold quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, wiring and panel construction knowledge, and experience supervising production teams. On-site parking and a positive health & safety culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations – BS 7671 is required.
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation or Maintenance.
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage a team of panel builders, wirers and operatives to meet production targets.
• Monitor production progress and adjust workloads to meet schedules.
• Ensure panels are built accurately according to drawings and wiring schematics.
• Carry out in-process and final quality checks to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping, health, safety and shop-floor discipline.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management and Quality teams.
• Identify training needs and support development of future supervisors/leaders.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and address performance issues as required.
• Investigate quality and production issues and drive root cause analysis.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Wiring & panel construction

Quality checks

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations – BS 7671

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• A full-time and permanent role from day 1!

• A competitive basic salary

• Progression and development opportunities

• Free on-site parking

• Immediate start available

• A generous holiday entitlement

• Company Pension

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client in their recruitment for a panel shop supervisor.

The role will lead a team of skilled operatives and oversee the day-to-day operations of the business.

The Job you will do:

• Lead, motivate and manage a team of panel builders, wirers and manufacturing operatives, creating a positive culture of quality, safety and accountability.

• 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.

About you:

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations – BS 7671.

• HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering.

• NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation or Maintenance.

• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing processes.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Proven experience working within an electrical panel manufacturing or electrical assembly environment.

• Previous 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

Benefits:

• On-site parking