Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor

Idaho Milk Products•Main Plant, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the electrical and instrumentation function across the facility. This role ensures reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all electrical, automation, and control systems supporting production. Building on the technical foundation of the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician role, the Electrical Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and technical expertise to a team of technicians. This position ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards, while driving operational excellence and system optimization. The Electrical Supervisor partners closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support plant uptime, improve automation systems, and strengthen preventative maintenance programs. This role requires strong leadership, advanced troubleshooting capability, and the ability to make sound decisions impacting plant electrical and instrumentation systems.

Requirements

Idaho State Electrical Journeyman’s License.
3–5 years of electrical and instrumentation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience with PLC programming, automation systems, and HMI development.
Advanced troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.
Strong knowledge of industrial 480V systems, MCCs, VFDs, and distribution systems.
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, RSLogix 500/5000, Wonderware, and automation platforms.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and process diagrams.
Knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform physical work outdoors in various conditions.
Frequent climbing of ladders and stairs requiring agility.
Walking long distances on a continuous basis.
Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
Regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
Clear verbal communication of detailed instructions.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation and Controls or related technical field.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Dairy or food processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and develop Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians; provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Oversee daily electrical and automation activities for all production systems, including blending, processing, packaging, and refrigeration systems.
Plan, assign, and prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion and minimal production downtime.
Ensure execution of preventive maintenance programs aligned with SOPs, SSOPs, and reliability goals.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and instrumentation issues; provide advanced technical support.
Oversee installation, testing, calibration, and modification of electrical and instrumentation systems.
Review and approve program changes to PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
Ensure proper operation and calibration of instruments including flow meters, temperature sensors, and pressure devices.
Monitor plant electrical systems, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, and distribution systems.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, NFPA 70E, OSHA, food safety, and quality standards.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring system failures.
Coordinate and support capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain documentation for electrical systems, PMs, troubleshooting activities, and compliance.
Promote and enforce safety culture, including LOTO and arc flash procedures.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to optimize equipment performance.
Manage scheduling, on-call rotation, and staffing coverage.
Support audit readiness and ensure compliance with quality and food safety requirements.