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Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Integration Manager

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeConroe, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience in industrial control panel manufacturing, electrical integration, automation, or a related manufacturing environment is required.
  • At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing, electrical, or integration environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, and automation equipment is required.
  • A strong understanding of electrical panel construction and integration is required.
  • The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and layout drawings is required.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop production teams is required.
  • Experience managing production schedules, labor utilization, and department performance is required.
  • Strong organizational and decision-making skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform work within a manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for the Integration Department.
  • Manage, develop, and support Integration Supervisors, Leads, Technicians, and other department personnel.
  • Establish daily, weekly, and long-term production priorities based on project schedules and customer requirements.
  • Ensure adequate staffing and resources are available to meet production and delivery commitments.
  • Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, and development.
  • Establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and performance.
  • Participate in hiring, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management activities.
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of skilled integration personnel.
  • Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify training needs and establish development plans for integration employees.
  • Conduct regular department meetings and communicate company, project, and production priorities.
  • Oversee the integration, assembly, wiring, testing, and completion of industrial control panels and automation systems.
  • Develop and manage production plans to support project schedules and customer delivery requirements.
  • Monitor department capacity, workload, labor utilization, and production progress.
  • Prioritize projects and allocate resources effectively.
  • Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to maintain workflow.
  • Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule risks.
  • Coordinate with Project Management to align integration activities with overall project timelines.
  • Ensure completed work is prepared for testing, inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing, shipment, and delivery.
  • Assist with production planning, material requirements, and resource forecasting.
  • Ensure integration activities are completed efficiently while maintaining quality and customer requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex electrical integration and automation projects.
  • Ensure electrical assemblies and control systems are built according to engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and customer requirements.
  • Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and other technical documentation as needed.
  • Support troubleshooting of electrical, control, and automation systems.
  • Provide direction during system testing, troubleshooting, commissioning preparation, and Factory Acceptance Testing.
  • Oversee integration of programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, relays, instrumentation, control systems, and other automation equipment.
  • Work with Engineering to resolve design, drawing, or technical issues affecting production.
  • Ensure engineering changes and revisions are communicated and implemented within the integration department.
  • Serve as a technical resource for Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians.
  • Establish and maintain department standards for quality and workmanship.
  • Ensure integration work complies with UL 508A, the National Electrical Code, customer specifications, engineering requirements, and company standards.
  • Monitor quality throughout production and ensure issues are identified and corrected promptly.
  • Review inspection results and recurring quality issues to identify root causes.
  • Develop and implement corrective actions to reduce defects, rework, and production delays.
  • Coordinate with Quality and Engineering to resolve non-conformances and customer requirements.
  • Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for inspections, testing, and project completion.
  • Support internal and customer inspections, audits, and Factory Acceptance Testing activities.
  • Promote and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and required personal protective equipment standards.
  • Maintain a safe working environment throughout the Integration Department.
  • Ensure employees are trained in safe work practices, tools, equipment, and electrical safety procedures.
  • Address unsafe work practices and conditions promptly.
  • Participate in safety meetings, investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
  • Ensure department activities comply with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve integration processes, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  • Develop and implement standard work practices and procedures.
  • Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Reduce unnecessary labor, material waste, rework, and production delays.
  • Promote consistent processes across integration teams and projects.
  • Evaluate tools, equipment, technology, and processes that could improve department performance.
  • Establish measurable goals and monitor progress toward department objectives.
  • Coordinate with Procurement and Production to ensure materials and components are available when needed.
  • Monitor material shortages and identify potential impacts to project schedules.
  • Assist with inventory planning and material requirements.
  • Ensure tools, equipment, and production resources are properly maintained and available.
  • Identify equipment or resource needs and communicate recommendations to leadership.
  • Help control department expenses and manage resources efficiently.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Quality, Production, and other departments.
  • Participate in project planning and production meetings.
  • Communicate project status, production challenges, resource needs, and schedule risks to leadership.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to resolve drawing and design issues.
  • Work with Project Management to ensure customer commitments are understood and achievable.
  • Partner with Quality to establish and maintain quality standards.
  • Support successful customer inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing activities, and project turnover.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the Integration Department.
  • Track production output, labor utilization, schedule adherence, quality, rework, safety, and other department metrics.
  • Maintain accurate production and departmental records.
  • Analyze performance data and develop action plans when goals are not being met.
  • Provide regular department performance updates to senior leadership.
  • Use data and reporting to drive operational and staffing decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Industrial Systems, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience managing an electrical integration or control panel manufacturing department is preferred.
  • Familiarity with UL 508A, the National Electrical Code, and applicable industrial electrical standards is preferred.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning or material requirements planning systems is preferred.
  • Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience is preferred.
  • Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing is preferred.
  • Experience working with custom electrical control panels and automation systems is preferred.
  • Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities is preferred.
  • Experience developing department key performance indicators and performance metrics is preferred.

About the Company

Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Panelmatic designs and builds custom electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and integrated control houses for heavy industrial and high-reliability applications. It offers turnkey solutions from design and engineering through manufacturing and field support, with engineering, fabrication, and testing done in-house to control timelines and quality. The company differentiates itself through its vertically integrated process, bespoke systems, NEC/UL compliance, and the ability to serve harsh environments, plus its expansion into modular data center solutions under private equity ownership by Neos Partners. Its goal is to reliably power critical industrial processes across utilities, renewables, oil and gas, data centers, and metals/mining, while expanding product lines and markets.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
North Houston District, Texas
Founded
1957

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