Sr. Panel Assembly Site Manager

Position Title

Senior Panel Assembly Site Manager

Department

Construction

Compensation

$110,000 - $125,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency; range varies by location)

Location

Kitchener, ON

About the Role

Join our team as a Panel Assembly and Shop Manager. At EQ-S, we are building energy management solutions. These solutions have indoor and outdoor equipment that need to be built and delivered to project sites in large volumes.

As Panel Assembly Shop/Site Manager of EMS assembly team, you will build the assembly facility from ground up, oversee the daily operations, manage a team of skilled technicians, and ensure the smooth functioning of the assembly operations. If you have a passion for the clean industry and possess expertise in energy‑related compute and networking equipment operations, hand tools, heavy lifting, mechanical & electrical knowledge, and power tools, join the team. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with shop‑floor supervision and operational management in person on‑site in a facility in Kitchener area. If you’re ready to take ownership of building a busy shop with excellent project volume, we want to meet you.

Responsibilities – Shop Setup & Development (Initial Phase)

• Lead layout planning of panel shop floor (workstations, testing area, kitting, storage).
• Define assembly workflows and production standards.
• Assist in selection of tools, equipment, and fixtures.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for panel assembly and testing.
• Support hiring and training of panel technicians and assemblers.

Responsibilities – Production & Operations

• Supervise daily panel assembly activities.
• Assign work and balance workload across technicians.
• Ensure adherence to wiring standards, schematics, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering on drawing revisions and technical clarifications.
• Monitor productivity, cycle time, and labor efficiency.
• Ensure on‑time completion of production schedules.

Responsibilities – Quality & Compliance

• Implement quality control checkpoints.
• Verify proper labeling, wiring standards, torque specs, and testing protocols.
• Ensure compliance with UL / CE / NEC / IEC (as applicable).
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain build documentation and revision control.

Responsibilities – Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical technicians, Material Planner / Procurement and Field Service / Installation Teams.
• Provide status updates on build progress via dashboards etc. to stakeholders.
• Identify risks to schedule and escalate early.

Responsibilities – Safety

• Enforce shop safety standards. Maintain clean and organized workstations.
• Promote continuous improvement culture.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in control panel assembly or electrical manufacturing.
• 5+ years supervisory experience of day‑to‑day operations and overseeing electrical and mechanical technicians.
• Previous experience in leading the setup, build‑out of an assembly facility is required.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of industrial control components and BOM (e.g., server racks, network switches, firewalls, breakers, relays, e‑stops, din rails, etc.).
• Familiarity with UL and IEC (or applicable) standards.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, FAT and related automation improvements preferred.
• Have quality mindset and drive for safety compliance to deliver panels on time and within budget and of high quality.
• Familiarity with energy industry regulations, standards, and protocols.

e-STORAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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