Senior Panel Shop Lead - Drive Quality & On-Time Delivery

Kele, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

HSA

FSA (medical and dependent care)

401(k) with employer match

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kele, Inc. is hiring a Senior Supervisor, Panel Shop, to lead our control panel manufacturing operations with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate the production schedule, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with UL508A standards and company procedures. You will manage labor, monitor metrics, and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and quality teams to meet customer requirements and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in control panel manufacturing or similar environment.
• Prior UL508A shop experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with automated wire processing systems and/or CNC enclosure modification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of the production schedule for panel shop operations.
• Supervise workflow across mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, inspection and pack-out.
• Balance labor allocation to meet on-time delivery targets.
• Monitor labor productivity, machine utilization, and first-pass yield.
• Ensure 5S, visual management, and material control compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework and cycle time.
• Lead quality investigations and corrective actions for process or quality concerns.
• Oversee non-conforming material disposition and proper documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and UL audits and implement standards.
• Maintain skill matrices and conduct refresher training for panel types.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Quality focus

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Industrial Technology

Tools

UL508A knowledge

ERP systems (JobBOSS / E2)

Calibration systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kele, Inc. is hiring a Senior Supervisor, Panel Shop, to lead our control panel manufacturing operations with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate the production schedule, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with UL508A standards and company procedures. You will manage labor, monitor metrics, and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and quality teams to meet customer requirements and