The electrical supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the electrical department. Supports production operations by ensuring installation/modification of equipment, process troubleshooting and implementation of production efficiency improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise the electrical team in a 24/7 operating environment
Responsible for scoping project work for control systems and upgrades to equipment, developing user and design requirements, selecting equipment vendors
Support automation technicians in situations where troubleshooting or technology may fall outside of their area of expertise
Interact with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment throughput, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability
Work closely with corporate engineering on projects and corporate engineering automation team.
Provide technical support for safety and quality improvement initiatives
Program PLCs, HMIs, and inspection systems (OT systems)
Design and implement modifications to the existing manufacturing equipment needed to improve operational efficiencies
Generate and revise standard operating procedures
Lead manufacturing root cause analysis investigations on failures
Implement corrective and preventative actions to improve manufacturing's operational efficiencies
Perform risk assessment and risk mitigation activities using systematic tools
Seek out new technologies to enhance the plants capability in control systems
Perform training and knowledge sharing with team members to strengthen department skill set
Assist in capital planning for control systems replacement/upgrades
Coordinates contractor assistance as needed and requested
Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
Perform other duties as necessary
Models company core values
Required Qualifications
Bachelors' degree or 5-8 years of Electrical Experience
Electrical License
Five (5) plus years' experience in manufacturing, controls systems or other related work
Proven experience in PLC logic and programming
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment
Effective leadership skills
Knowledge and experience with manufacturing equipment, or installations of equipment.
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff and vendors
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Detail oriented with high level of accuracy
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to set and hold high standards for department team members
Preferred Qualifications
Electrical Supervisor Card
Prior supervisory experience (supervising direct employees and/or contractors
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering)
Exposure to highly automated/technical equipment in a manufacturing environment
Experience in wood products facilities
Computer networking experience
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