Senior Supervisor, Panel Shop
KELE
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KELE is seeking a Senior Supervisor for the Panel Shop in Memphis, TN. This role provides technical and operational leadership for panel manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
The successful candidate will lead technicians, enforce procedures, and drive continuous improvement across the shop. The position requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years in panel manufacturing, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical certification required; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 5 years in control panel manufacturing or similar environment.
- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience with automated wire processing systems and/or CNC enclosure modification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily execution of the production schedule for panel shop operations.
- Supervise panel technicians and oversee safety, quality, and productivity.
- Ensure compliance with UL508A, panel shop procedures, and quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework, scrap, and cycle times.
- Maintain labor productivity, machine utilization, and first-pass yield.
- Prepare for internal, customer, and UL audits and maintain documentation.
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Job DetailsJob Location: Memphis, TN 38133Founded in 1983, Kele Inc. is a leading distribution, and solutions partner with national reach and a global presence. Built around our customers and powered by our people, Kele provides millions of in-stock parts from more than 300 brands to drive automation & efficiency in nearly every type of facility, from office towers and factories to data centers and hospitals.
Our goal is to empower progress for maintenance managers, engineers, contractors, and all those building the future. We do this by delivering parts rapidly, providing custom assemblies upstream, and offering unmatched support to ensure projects run smoothly and downtime is minimized.
With 12 locations nationwide and headquarters in Tennessee, Kele combines deep technical expertise, rapid logistics, and a solutions-first mindset to help customers simplify supply chains, meet tight schedules, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Kele fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession, empowering associates at every level to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
We are currently hiring for the role of Senior Supervisor, Panel Shop.
The Senior Supervisor, Panel Shop provides technical and operational leadership for Kele’s control panel manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance of all production activities including panel assembly, inspection and testing. Ensures full adherence to Kele Panel Shop Procedures, Quality Management requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading technicians.
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead daily execution of the production schedule in support of customer needs and operational efficiency. Supervise workflow across mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, inspection and pack-out.
- Balance labor allocation to meet On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
- Monitor and improve labor productivity, machine utilization, and first-pass yield.
- Ensure material control, visual management principles, and 5S compliance standards are upheld.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework, scrap, and cycle time.
- Ensure full compliance with panel shop quality control procedures and panel inspection procedures.
- Lead Quality investigations and corrective actions for process or quality concerns.
- Oversee segregation and disposition of non-conforming material and ensure proper documentation and retention.
- Support and prepare for internal, customer, and UL audits.
- Implement and enforce panel shop processes and standards.
- Maintain skill matrices and cross-training plans.
- Conduct refresher training when technicians transition between panel types.
- Ensure proper use of ERP and job tracking systems for time tracking, step logging, and work order status updates.
- Review technician time totals and productivity metrics.
- Enforce Panel Shop safety policies and procedures including PPE Compliance, Safe lifting, ESD Controls, and Equipment safety.
- Conduct incident investigation and corrective action follow-through.
- Directly supervises Panel Technicians.
- Hiring, interviewing, & onboarding.
- Performance evaluations.
- Coaching and disciplinary actions.
- Workforce planning & scheduling.
- Conflict resolution Implement and enforce panel shop processes and standards.
- Maintain skill matrices and cross-training plans.
- Conduct refresher training when technicians transition between panel types.
- Accountability for productivity and quality.
- Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Kele policies and applicable laws.
Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute.
- 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.
Frequent contact with:
- Panel Engineering
- Sales
- Estimating
- Quality
- Distribution Center
- Senior Management
- Customers (as needed)
Must communicate technical and operational information clearly and professionally.
Ability to read, interpret, and enforce technical procedures, electrical schematics, UL standards, audit findings, and regulatory documentation. Ability to write corrective action reports and present operational metrics to leadership.
Ability to apply algebra and geometry to panel layout, torque settings, ampacity calculations, and dimensional verification. Ability to analyze productivity and quality metrics.
- Define root causes of process failures
- Interpret complex schematics
- Apply UL and NEC standards
- Microsoft Office (Excel for productivity tracking)
- ERP / E2 / JobBOSS systems
- UL508A standards knowledge
- Calibration systems
- Automated manufacturing equipment oversight
Regular standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance. Close vision, color vision, and depth perception required for inspection and quality verification.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
- Knowledge of electronic components and control circuits
- Understanding of torque, crimping, and mechanical assembly standards
Kele Companies offers all full-time associates the following benefits and perks:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- HSA
- FSA (medical and dependent care)
- 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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