Electrical Panel Shop Lead - Hands-on Production Supervisor

Vanderlande; White (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in White, GA seeks an Electrical Manufacturing Supervisor (Panel Shop Lead) to launch and run the new panel shop. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily operations, guides technicians, and ensures quality and safety standards while meeting production goals.

You will participate in assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting of industrial control panels, mentor team members, and drive continuous improvement to scale manufacturing and throughput.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience with industrial electrical control panels.
• Experience leading a team in manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of relays, contactors, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, PLC I/O.
• LOTO and NFPA 70E safety practices.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk during shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and workflow within the panel shop to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Perform hands-on assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical control panels.
• Supervise and support panel shop technicians, providing guidance, training, and technical expertise.
• Ensure all work is completed according to electrical schematics, engineering drawings, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to address technical issues and improve efficiency.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and work cell performance while communicating progress and potential concerns to the Production Manager.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while promoting compliance with company safety programs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to panel design, assembly processes, and production throughput.
• Assist with panel inspections, testing, documentation, and quality verification activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical schematics

Panel assembly

Electrical testing

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Torque tools

Job description

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in White, GA seeks an Electrical Manufacturing Supervisor (Panel Shop Lead) to launch and run the new panel shop. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily operations, guides technicians, and ensures quality and safety standards while meeting production goals.

You will participate in assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting of industrial control panels, mentor team members, and drive continuous improvement to scale manufacturing and throughput.