Engineering Supervisor

Flowers Foods•Birmingham, AL

5d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Engineering Supervisor plans, assigns, supervises, and directs the work of subordinates, and participates in hiring and disciplinary decisions. The position requires competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. The supervisor ensures that plant facilities and equipment are maintained to standards and assists the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Superintendent with assigned duties. The role also promotes safe operating procedures, compliance with company policies, and orderly work areas.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology and/or equivalent formal training and work experience.
Completion of a formal management skills training program.
Experience installing, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical equipment through troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations, maintenance, or utilities operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical wiring, motor control, PLCs, equipment repair, and industrial equipment installation, startup, and repair.
Electrical troubleshooting experience.
Experience or knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and networking devices; Allen-Bradley experience is a plus.
Experience managing or overseeing a preventative maintenance program.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure plant facilities and equipment are maintained according to standards.
Assist the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Superintendent with assigned duties.
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of engineering personnel on the assigned shift.
Train new employees using established training programs and plant procedures, including procedures specific to plant operations.
Supervise and/or participate in repair and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.
Read, understand, and implement schematics and mechanical drawings.
Maintain good employee relations.
Promote safety programs, ensure safe operating procedures, and monitor employee compliance.
Ensure work areas are clean and organized during the assigned shift.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including EEO, sexual harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley policies.
Perform other duties considered integral to the job, including meeting work schedules and attendance requirements and following applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.