Sr. Panel Assembly Site Manager

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With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.

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 build and delivered to project sites in large volumes.  

As Panel Assemlby 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.

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.

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.

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.

 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 mech 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 delivers panels on time and within budget and of high quality.
• Familiarity with energy industry regulations, standards, and protocols.

e-STORAGE is 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.

e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans. 

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. 

At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:

• Integrity: We do what’s right, always.

• Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.

• Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.

• Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.

• Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.

• Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.

• Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world.

• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.

• Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

• The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.

• Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

• A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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