Electrical Manager

Hitachi•Liberty, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Electrical Manager to lead and develop its Electrical Department and ensure successful execution of automation projects through planning, resource management, and team leadership. The position oversees daily electrical operations, supports project execution, drives continuous improvement, and maintains standards for safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery. It is onsite in Greenville, South Carolina, with travel up to 20%, potentially to domestic and international customer, supplier, and JR Automation locations. The manager directly supervises the Electrical Team and other staff, works across departments, organizes and controls build processes and related costs, and helps Project Managers with customer service, runoffs, planning, and status reporting. The role also supports quoting, communicates technical information and project changes, manages materials and resources, and develops a teamwork-focused department through mentoring, training, feedback, and accountability. The manager reviews performance data and drives process improvements, addresses staffing needs, and conducts regular team meetings. Candidates must successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check. JR Automation is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonable accommodations for applicants.

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 and 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 bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work on, beneath, and around machinery while maintaining a steady pace.
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 and a Journeyman's card.
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the Electrical Team and other staff, and 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 abilities.
Support, promote, and execute company initiatives.
Provide timely service to internal and external customers.
Communicate technical information and critical processes to the project team.
Manage daily operations and plan material and resource use in consideration of 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, encouragement, and training.
Review performance data to assess 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.
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.