Panel Shop Manager

• Lead, mentor, and develop panel shop technicians and apprentices.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily production activities to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate labor, materials, tooling, and production priorities to maximize shop efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, and Field Operations to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee the assembly, wiring, testing, and quality control of custom industrial control panels.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and P&IDs for constructability and accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for panel fabrication and testing.
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A & UL121201 requirements, customer specifications, company standards, and applicable electrical codes.
• Support PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, and industrial control panel integration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, productivity, organization, and safety.
• Manage shop inventory, tools, equipment, and material flow.
• Monitor labor efficiency and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while promoting a strong safety culture.

• Five or more years of experience in industrial control panel fabrication or electrical assembly.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a panel shop, electrical manufacturing, or industrial construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial controls, PLC hardware, VFDs, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of UL 508A, UL121201; experience with hazardous location panels (UL 698A) is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and P&IDs.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with production scheduling, inventory management, or ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and employee development.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

• Based at our Midland, Texas air-conditioned panel manufacturing facility.
• Monday through Friday schedule with opportunities for overtime based on workload.
• Occasional lifting, standing, and work within a manufacturing environment.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and professional workplace, White Tail Automation conducts comprehensive background checks and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing for all final candidates.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding employment opportunities.

Please follow the application instructions provided in this posting.

We appreciate your interest in joining White Tail Automation and look forward to reviewing your application.