Electrical Supervisor

Position Summary

Direct and control the electrical maintenance for the plant systems, ensuring adequate and trained personnel and materials are available to keep the plant operating efficiently with minimum downtime

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews maintenance requests and assigns work and priorities to maintenance personnel per priorities set by Maintenance and Production Managers..
• Responsible for training and supervision of maintenance personnel.  Ensures that electricians are properly trained in proper maintenance and repair of new technologies and equipment; informs employees of new plant policies and procedures, and ensures these are implemented; assists with maintenance repair problems; monitors and evaluates employee performance.
• Familiar with OSHA Action Plan and conducts training and inspects plant for compliance and maintains related records required by company, state, and federal regulations.
• Protects the safety of human and capital resources by ensuring that electrical staff are adequately trained on the electrical maintenance.
• Recommends changes in maintenance crew and deals with problems concerning performance, promotion, transfer, absenteeism, and training.
• Assists purchasing with the development of an effective parts and supplies control system to maintain an adequate inventory of spares at minimum cost.
• Recommends changes in operating procedures to improve efficiency and safety of equipment operation.
• Maintains a predictive and preventative maintenance program to reduce downtime and safety concerns.
• Maintains record systems to pinpoint problem areas and initiate prompt corrective action.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of an effective safety program.  Investigates all accidents or significant incidents, and makes recommendations to the Maintenance Superintendent.  Maintains good housekeeping in department.
• Work with production supervisors to promote smooth operations and maximum efficiency of the plant.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• A.S. or B.S in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 3 or more years experience in a manufacturing environment or combination of experience to offset the degree requirements.
• Proven track record of successfully leading an electrical maintenance team. 
• PLC, HMI, VFD, and Optimization Systems experience
• Computer experience. (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc…)
• Knowledge of plant processing and equipment (wood products a plus)
• Operate and Train Maintenance on efficient and safe operation of mobile equipment related to maintenance activities. (Arial Manlift, Scissor Lift, Boom Truck, Mobile Crane, Forklifts, etc…)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager.