Panel Assembly Engineer (Production Supervisor)

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSEMBLY

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager
Industry: Electrical Control Panel Manufacturing

1. Job Purpose

To supervise daily production and panel assembly activities, ensuring achievement of production targets, quality workmanship, optimum manpower utilization, and timely project delivery as per approved drawings and specifications.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Plan, allocate, and monitor daily production activities based on project schedules and delivery commitments.
• Supervise mechanical assembly, component mounting, busbar installation, internal wiring, cable dressing, ferruling, and termination activities.
• Ensure panel assembly is carried out as per approved GA, SLD, schematic, and wiring drawings.
• Supervise assembly of LT panels, MCC, PCC, APFC, and distribution panels.
• Manage and allocate work to fitters, panel assemblers, and wiring technicians.
• Coordinate with Design, Purchase, Stores, QA/QC, and Testing departments for drawings, materials, inspections, and project completion.
• Monitor production progress, manpower productivity, material consumption, and work-in-progress.
• Ensure proper component mounting, busbar alignment, wiring accuracy, and overall panel finishing.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for stage-wise inspection, defect rectification, and final quality clearance.
• Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, and technical issues and take corrective action.
• Maintain daily production reports, job cards, manpower records, and project-wise progress reports.
• Ensure proper utilization of tools, equipment, and materials while minimizing wastage and rework.
• Implement 5S, housekeeping, PPE compliance, and workplace safety practices.

3. Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

4. Experience

• 3 to 6 years of experience in electrical control panel manufacturing / assembly.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in handling production teams or shop-floor supervision.
• Experience in LT panels, MCC, PCC, APFC, and switchgear assembly is preferred.

5. Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret GA, SLD, schematic, and wiring drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical components, switchgear, busbar fabrication, and panel assembly.
• Understanding of production planning, BOM, material coordination, and quality inspection.
• Good manpower management, problem-solving, and MS Excel reporting skills.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
• On-time completion of project schedules.
• Manpower productivity and utilization.
• Reduction in rework, rejection, and material wastage.
• Quality compliance and workmanship.
• Safety and 5S compliance.

7. Desired Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management.
• Practical knowledge of electrical panel assembly.
• Effective planning and execution skills.
• Good communication and interdepartmental coordination.
• Accountability for production quality and delivery commitments.