Electrical Manager

Hitachi•Liberty, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is hiring an Electrical Manager to lead and develop its Electrical Department and ensure successful execution of automation projects. The role oversees daily electrical operations, planning, resource management, project support, and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery. This position is onsite in Greenville, South Carolina, and requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel to customer, supplier, and JR Automation locations. The Electrical Manager supervises the Electrical Team and other staff, coordinates across departments, manages the build process and related costs, and supports Project Managers and the quoting team. The manager develops employees through mentoring, training, feedback, and accountability; reviews performance data and drives process improvements; and helps address staffing needs. The role also requires physical work around machinery, including bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of electrical experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Comprehensive knowledge of schematic interpretation, panel building, machine wiring, and troubleshooting.
Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives with varying priorities.
Ability to accept and provide direction, establish expectations, and hold team members accountable for timing, budget, and customer requirements.
Three or more years of experience providing mentorship and leadership.
Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working on, beneath, and around machinery.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Ability to obtain Hi-Lo (Forklift), Aerial Platform, and Overhead Crane certifications while employed at JR Automation.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including domestic and international travel depending on project requirements.
Successful completion of a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Related vocational education.
Journeyman's card.
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the Electrical Team and other staff.
Work cross-functionally with all departments.
Plan, direct, organize, and control the build process and related costs.
Ensure changes and problems are documented and communicated.
Support Project Managers with customer service, runoffs, planning, and status reporting.
Help team members achieve high performance based on their individual abilities.
Support, promote, and execute company initiatives.
Provide timely customer service to internal and external customers.
Communicate technical information and critical processes to the project team.
Manage daily operations by planning material and resource use while considering broader business-unit needs.
Support the quoting team with input on concepts, labor hours, and material costs.
Establish and maintain a teamwork-focused culture through leadership, experience, encouragement, and training.
Review performance data to evaluate productivity, efficiency, and utilization and identify improvement opportunities.
Drive process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
Set employee expectations and provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to help employees meet company standards.
Develop the Electrical Department through leadership, mentoring, and training.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
Address current and future staffing needs and participate in interviews.
Conduct regular team meetings to communicate workload expectations, hours, company updates, and policy changes.