Panel Shop Lead (Assistant Foreman)

AIRLINE HYDRAULICS CORPORATION • Bensalem Township, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Subassembly Foreman in directing and coordinating the daily activities of Controls Technicians and shop personnel. The Panel Shop Lead assists with production scheduling, monitors workflow, and serves as a point of contact on the shop floor for technical guidance. This position also coordinates with Engineering to resolve production issues, performs quality inspections, and tracks production metrics. Additionally, the Lead helps maintain floor stock, monitors shop equipment, and promotes safety and organization. They may also step in for leadership responsibilities in the Foreman's absence and collaborate with other departments.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in control panel assembly or related electrical/mechanical assembly
• Familiarity with production scheduling and workflow coordination
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Secondary education, training, or certification in an Electrical field preferred
• Prior leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or panel shop environment preferred
• Experience working in an ISO or quality-driven environment preferred
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus
• Forklift experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the Subassembly Foreman in directing and coordinating daily activities of Controls Technicians and shop personnel
• Assist with production scheduling by tracking job releases, verifying material availability, and helping prioritize work
• Help ensure production goals and deadlines are met by monitoring workflow and addressing bottlenecks
• Serve as a point of contact on the shop floor to answer questions and provide technical guidance
• Coordinate with Engineering to resolve production issues, including documenting and communicating drawing discrepancies
• Perform and support quality inspections of control panels and assemblies to ensure compliance with standards
• Assist in tracking production metrics such as efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery
• Help maintain appropriate levels of floor stock materials and communicate shortages as needed
• Support coordination of shipping schedules with internal teams
• Monitor shop equipment and report maintenance or repair needs
• Promote and enforce safety, cleanliness, and organization within the shop
• Step in to support leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Subassembly Foreman
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with overall production schedules
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date
• PTO accrual begins upon hire
• Referral bonuses
• 100% employee-owned plus 401k with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees