Electrical First Line Supervisor / Planner

DuPont•Buffalo, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. We are looking for an experienced Electrical First Line Supervisor / Planner to join our Yerkes site in Buffalo, NY—someone who is energized by leading teams, driving reliability, and making a tangible difference on the plant floor. As a Electrical First Line Supervisor / Planner, you will play a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability and workforce productivity. You will lead frontline maintenance teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of daily work while driving continuous improvement across the site. You’ll connect people, processes, and technology—anticipating challenges, eliminating delays, and ensuring your team has everything needed to succeed.

Requirements

5+ years of supervisory experience in maintenance or skilled trades
Associate’s degree in an electrical discipline or a minimum of 10 years of manufacturing electrical / controls experience required
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
Experience building and driving preventative maintenance programs
Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
Experience with SAP or similar systems for maintenance planning and tracking
Familiarity with tools such as ETQ, Cority, Workday, or similar systems
Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Passion for building high-performing teams
Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Lead & Develop Talent: Coach and mentor skilled technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee daily maintenance activities to minimize downtime and optimize plant performance
Plan & Execute: Coordinate labor, materials, tools, and permits to ensure seamless execution of maintenance work
Prioritize for Impact: Make real-time decisions to balance safety, reliability, and production needs
Enhance Safety Culture: Champion and enforce safety programs—ensuring every task is completed safely and responsibly
Respond & Solve: Lead response to maintenance issues and emergencies with urgency and precision
Collaborate Broadly: Partner with production teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver innovative solutions and improve reliability