Panel Shop Foreman - Conveyor & Electrical Systems

Cisco-Eagle; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Profit-sharing plans

ESOP – We are 100% employee-owned!

Job summary

Cisco-Eagle is seeking a hands-on Panel Shop Foreman to lead a growing team in Birmingham, AL. You will bridge engineering, quality control, and fabrication for custom and repetitive control panels, organize daily schedules, mentor technicians, and drive production efficiency.

You will establish SOPs and QC practices, oversee a shop workforce of 11 with plans to grow to 20–30, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining audit readiness for UL compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial control panel wiring experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role within a UL-listed shop or production facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shop floor operations and delegate tasks to meet deadlines.
• Schedule and assign panel work based on engineering releases and material availability.
• Provide mentorship and on-the-job training to entry-level panel builders and assemblers.
• Develop and implement SOPs and QC checklists to improve quality and consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Mentoring

Tools

SOPs

QC checklists

UL standards

Job description

Panel Shop Foreman - Conveyor & Electrical Systems

Location: Birmingham, AL

Cisco-Eagle is a leading material handling equipment systems integrator, specializing in providing equipment, systems, and services. Our solutions include conveyor systems, lifts, dock equipment, industrial carousels, storage racks, mezzanines, palletizers, stretch wrappers, and other warehouse equipment. We also offer repair, maintenance, and installation services.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• 401(k) plan
• Medical insurance
• Profit‑sharing plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – We are 100% employee‑owned!

About The Role

We are seeking a hands‑on, technically proficient Panel Shop Foreman to lead our production team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering, quality control, and fabrication for both custom control panels and repetitive production panels. You will be responsible for organizing daily schedules, training and mentoring technicians, and driving production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Floor Leadership & Production Management

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the shop floor, including delegating daily tasks and monitoring crew progress to meet project deadlines. Current crew size is eleven technicians with plans for a crew of 20 to 30 technicians.
• Schedule, prioritize, and assign panel work based on engineering releases, material availability, and client delivery dates.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and on‑the‑job training to entry‑level panel builders and assemblers.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality control (QC) checklists to reduce rework, improve quality, and improve overall build consistency.

Hands‑On Fabrication & Quality Assurance

• Assist with complex tasks and assemblies.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and final QA inspections prior to client shipment.
• Maintain an audit‑ready shop and manage compliance documentation for UL representatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of industrial control panel wiring experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role within a UL‑listed shop or production facility.

Join our team and be part of a growing, employee‑owned company where your contributions make a difference!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.