Manager, Production

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production teams building custom electrical control panels or related assemblies.

• Plan and schedule production orders based on capacity, delivery dates, and available materials.

• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards and internal quality specifications.

• Monitor key production metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, first-pass yield, labor utilization, and avoid / minimize rework.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Production Control and Quality to resolve build issues and drive improvements.

• Drive 5S, lean practices, and layout optimization to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Coach and develop team members; promote a Safe, accountable, and high-performance culture.

• Oversee accurate documentation of build records, test results, and change notices.

• Participate in regulatory inspections (UL, OSHA, etc.) or audits as required.

• Maintain tooling, equipment, and shop floor readiness to meet production and quality goals.

• Lead and ensure safety compliance in the assigned area and in accordance with company requirements and best practices

• Assists with Capital Expenditure planning to improve safety and operational efficiencies.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• This role requires daily interaction in a production floor environment. A successful leader in this role will work closely with all employees on the production floor.

• The leader will need the necessary skills to lead the team through tight deadlines, evolving customer needs, and custom job variability.

• Responsible for the professional development of team members, play a key role to guide, coach, and provide constructive feedback to support team members to reach their full potential. Create a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, respect for diverse perspectives, and empower team members to excel in their roles.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical technology, Industrial Management, or related field.

• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and BOMs.

• Familiarity with UL standards and panel testing practices.

• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives.

• 5+ years of experience in electrical panel assembly or industrial electrical manufacturing preferred.

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  Exposure to AutoCAD, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical preferred.

  
  

  • EPLAN software is a leading design solution in the fields of electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering. It provides integrated engineering systems, such as EPLAN Electric P8, which allows users to plan and design electrical engineering for machines and plant systems efficiently. EPLAN streamlines engineering processes, enhances data integration, and improves project accuracy, making it an essential tool for machine and panel builders.

  
  

Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

• myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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