Panel Shop Manufacturing Supervisor

Automationtechies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Automationtechies in Champlin, MN seeks a Panel Shop Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production operations and drive continuous improvement, connecting production, engineering, and quality.

Levers include Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S to reduce waste, manage teams, and develop capital projects. 5+ years of leadership and a related bachelor’s are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related field or equivalent.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and KPIs.
• Knowledge of ERP, MRP, MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead panel shop manufacturing operations and ensure production schedules are met.
• Manage staffing, priorities, and shop floor performance.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify waste in assembly, staging, and material flow.
• Develop CAPEX proposals and ROI-based business cases.
• Mentor foremen and work with engineering, quality, and solutions teams.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Lean & Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing-related field

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES/ECO-DCO

Excel / BI

Job description

Panel Shop Manufacturing Supervisor

Champlin, MN | $100,000–$120,000 + Potential Bonus

Lead Manufacturing. Improve Processes. Build the Future.

Our client is seeking an experienced Panel Shop Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production operations and drive continuous improvement within a growing panel shop. This is an opportunity for a manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people, improving processes, and connecting production, engineering, and quality.

If you’re ready to take ownership of manufacturing performance and make measurable improvements, this is an opportunity to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead panel shop manufacturing operations and ensure production schedules are met.
• Manage staffing, production priorities, and shop floor performance.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate waste in assembly, staging, and material flow.
• Track and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Solutions teams to resolve production issues.
• Develop CAPEX proposals and business cases based on ROI.
• Evaluate tooling, fixtures, and automation opportunities.
• Lead and mentor Shop Foremen and Shop Services personnel.
• Manage employee performance, feedback, development, and conflict resolution.
• Support compliance with safety requirements and UL 508A standards.
• Analyze operational data and use KPIs to drive decisions.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across production and operations teams.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing teams and managing organizational change.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments.
• Knowledge of ERP, MRP, MES, ECO/DCO, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or business intelligence/data visualization experience.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and/or 5S methodologies.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze KPIs, and develop CAPEX business cases.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with both shop floor employees and operations leadership.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes and improve them.

Why Join Our Client?

This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation while working with engineering, quality, operations, and leadership teams. You’ll have the resources and influence to improve processes, introduce new technology, develop employees, and directly impact business performance.

Compensation:

$100,000–$120,000 based on experience, education, and skills, plus potential annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Mental health and family support
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance and professional development
• Potential bonus and incentive programs
• Community involvement opportunities

A Leadership Role With Real Impact

You’ll spend approximately 60% of your time in an office environment and 40% on the manufacturing floor, giving you the opportunity to stay connected to both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.

Our client has more than 80 years of industry experience and a culture built around safety, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. Hiring company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.