ELECTRICAL SHOP SUPERVISOR

Laitram-posted 4 months ago

Full-time • Mid Level

New Orleans, LA

Management of Companies and Enterprises

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Laitram Machinery is looking for an Electrical Shop Supervisor for our Harahan, LA facility. For over 70 years, Laitram Machinery has pioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector.

Schedule and organize daily, weekly, and monthly goals for the Electrical Shop (ESHOP) team
Manage resources effectively to ensure deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld
Provide technical support with configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical components including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, and general motor control equipment
Support Field Service team with technical assistance and troubleshooting
Oversee operation and maintenance of all tools and equipment within area of responsibility
Ensure compliance with all ESHOP processes, procedures, and safety protocols
Lead training and cross-training efforts to maintain a flexible, high-performing team
Conduct regularly scheduled Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean/5S exercises with team
Monitor performance through data collection and metric reporting to drive decision-making
Conduct regular performance reviews, disciplinary actions as needed, and facilitate team development
Participate actively in department meetings and maintain open, effective communication

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, Associate's in Electrical Engineering Technology, or 6+ years' experience in motor control fabrication
Minimum 3 years' experience in motor control systems or equivalent
At least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role
Familiarity with PLC programming languages (ladder logic, function block, structured text)
Advanced troubleshooting skills for power and control circuitry
Ability to use multimeters, process meters, and similar diagnostic tools
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Experience downloading and configuring PLC, HMI, and VFD software
Strong organizational skills; able to manage shop order handling, labor tracking, and inventory software
Strong leadership capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset
Fluent in written and spoken English
Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodology
Capable of adjusting plans to meet goals and manage unexpected challenges
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as outlined in the job's functional description

Prior experience as a Lead or Supervisor in an electrical production environment
Technical experience with Windows OS: Executable (.exe) and Batch (.bat) files, Command prompt scripts and Windows firewall settings
Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in motor control and automation

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