Production Shop Manager at Ajulia Executive Search – Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana

• Location: Siracusaville, Louisiana
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #25887

Are you looking to make a career change to an established company? This exciting opportunity as a Production Shop Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Production Shop Manager could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:
Hands-On Production Leadership:

• Actively participate in the assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical switchboards alongside the production team.
• Demonstrate leadership through high standards of workmanship, productivity, and compliance
• Assign and prioritize daily work based on production demands and material availability.
• Diagnose and resolve technical and production issues directly on the shop floor.

Technical Oversight & Compliance:

• Ensure all assemblies meet UL and NEC requirements.
• Accurately interpret and implement electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials.
• Verify proper component installation, correct wire sizing, torque specifications, labeling, grounding, and bonding.
• Act as the primary point of contact during UL inspections and audits.

Quality Control & Testing:

• Conduct and oversee in-process and final testing, including continuity, functional, insulation resistance, and hippo testing as applicable.
• Review and complete all required test documentation and as-built records.
• Identify and correct workmanship deficiencies prior to final inspection or shipment.
• Promote first-pass quality and reduce rework.

Workforce Supervision & Training:

• Lead and support a team of approximately 15 panel builders and electricians.
• Train new employees and cross-train existing staff on shop standards and best practices.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Conduct weekly shop meetings to review workload, align priorities, and address operational or internal concerns.

Safety & Housekeeping:

• Develop and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements, lockout/tagout protocols, and safe work practices.
• Facilitate toolbox talks and promptly address safety issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Materials, Tools & Equipment:

• Collaborate with purchasing and engineering to prevent material shortages and delays.
• Monitor material usage and report discrepancies.
• Ensure proper use and basic upkeep of shop tools and equipment.

Communication & Coordination:

• Provide daily updates to management on production status, challenges, and completion forecasts.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and purchasing teams.
• Participate in project kickoffs and post-project reviews.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience preferred but not required. Experience with building electrical switchboards or similar power distribution equipment is preferred but not required
• Prior lead, foreman, or informal supervisory experience in a small shop environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, and layout drawings
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical and production issues
• Fluid using windows base software for reports, emails and drawing access

Preferred:

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience
• UL 891 and/or UL 508A shop experience
• Experience working directly with ABS & UL inspectors
• Familiarity with basic production tracking or ERP systems
• Strong working knowledge of UL standards and NEC requirements

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $32-$35/hr

Ask for: Felicia

Job Id: 25887

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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