UL 508A Panel Shop Manager & Team Leader

PPS-HPS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPS is seeking an experienced Panel Shop Manager to lead our control panel fabrication operation. This plant-manager level role requires directing people, production, quality, scheduling, safety, and compliance across the panel shop.

The ideal candidate has UL 508A expertise, a proven track record in managing a panel shop, and the ability to collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, and Field Operations to meet customer requirements and deliver on time.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of control panel fabrication experience.
• Proven experience managing a panel shop or similar electrical manufacturing operation.
• UL 508A License is required.
• Strong UL 508A knowledge and experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing shop personnel.
• Strong understanding of electrical control panels and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and control drawings.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, UL, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience with panel inspection, testing, labeling, and documentation.
• Experience managing production schedules and shop capacity.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with engineering, project management, purchasing, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the panel shop.
• Manage, schedule, and develop panel shop employees.
• Establish safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship expectations.
• Recruit, train, and develop panel technicians and electricians.
• Build a strong team and develop future shop leaders.
• Monitor employee performance and address issues promptly.
• Create a professional, organized, and accountable shop environment.
• Plan and manage panel shop production schedules.
• Coordinate production priorities with Project Management and Engineering.
• Ensure materials, drawings, components, and information are available before production begins.
• Monitor production progress and identify schedule risks early.
• Manage shop capacity, labor requirements, and workload.
• Improve productivity, workflow, organization, and shop efficiency.
• Reduce rework, delays, material waste, and production bottlenecks.
• Ensure completed panels are ready for testing, delivery, and field installation on schedule.
• Maintain UL compliance and documentation.

Skills

Panel fabrication

Panel shop management

Electrical schematics

Production scheduling

Leadership

Job description

PPS is seeking an experienced Panel Shop Manager to lead our control panel fabrication operation. This plant-manager level role requires directing people, production, quality, scheduling, safety, and compliance across the panel shop.

The ideal candidate has UL 508A expertise, a proven track record in managing a panel shop, and the ability to collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, and Field Operations to meet customer requirements and deliver on time.