Electrical Foreman

Kirby Corporation•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Electrical Foreman supervises the Electrical Department and leads maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role supports electrical controls, instrumentation, production operations, and electrical assembly processes. The foreman organizes work, develops employees, solves technical problems, and coordinates closely with Production, Engineering, Materials, and Electrical teams. The role also supports production performance, electrical quality, employee development, and workplace safety. The foreman can improve processes, establish department standards, develop electrical talent, and strengthen collaboration across departments.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least three years of experience with electrical controls and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of the calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and installation of instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Strong understanding of electrical and workplace safety procedures.
Ability and willingness to use required personal protective equipment.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work, coordinate resources, and respond effectively to changing production needs.
Ability to lead by example, establish clear expectations, motivate employees, and communicate effectively across technical and operational teams.
Ability to evaluate work for accuracy and quality, identify and resolve problems, adapt to production changes, and support employee development.
Integrity, dependability, accountability, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
At least one year of lead or supervisory experience.
Experience supporting electrical assembly processes.
Familiarity with bills of material and document-control processes.
Experience with Epicor, Oracle, or another MRP/ERP system.
Experience training, coaching, or developing electrical technicians.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Electrical Department employees.
Provide production support for electrical controls and instrumentation.
Schedule department employees, workloads, and resources to support production priorities.
Plan, assign, and direct electrical work while monitoring quality, safety, and completion.
Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues to minimize production disruptions.
Support calibration, testing, installation, and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Electrical Department and Production.
Coordinate communication among Lead Technicians, the Materials Group, and the Engineering Group.
Oversee development and structuring of bills of material (BOMs) for company products.
Participate in the conversion from Epicor to Oracle MRP systems.
Manage electrical document control, coordination, revisions, and breakpoint controls.
Develop and improve processes for subassembly and final electrical assembly.
Create, maintain, and communicate Electrical Department standards and training materials.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, employee development, performance appraisals, and corrective action.
Address employee concerns and help resolve departmental problems.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees follow established procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.