Electrical Supervisor

Ball•Waterford, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! Create a new future. Apply Today. Your Opportunity to Make an Impact At Ball, every role on the plant floor contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your skills while helping deliver safe, high-quality products that make a difference for our customers, communities, and planet: The Electrical Supervisor/Lead Electrician leads the electrical function to maximize equipment reliability, efficiency, and plant performance through preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, and technical problem solving. This role provides critical support to manufacturing operations, ensuring electrical systems operate safely and effectively while developing team capability and maintaining compliance with safety requirements.

Requirements

Electrical trade qualification.
Previous supervisory or management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Experience with PLC control systems and programming.
Knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley products and software.
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good mathematical and numerical aptitude.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical documentation.
Commitment to safe working practices, team development, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
Maintain electrical equipment in safe working order through effective corrective and preventative maintenance programs.
Lead rapid response activities to minimize downtime and reduce equipment stoppages through proactive problem solving.
Drive root cause analysis and long-term solutions for recurring operational and equipment issues.
Investigate repetitive downtime trends using plant and database systems to prevent reoccurrence.
Provide 24/7 support to manufacturing operations, including out-of-hours assistance when required.
Manage electrical team resources, staffing, training, apprentice development, absences, and holiday coverage.
Control departmental budgets, evaluate quotations, and oversee electrical contractor performance.
Support engineering projects from initiation through completion while ensuring risk assessments are maintained.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve plant objectives.