Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
The Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor leads electrical maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with team leadership to maintain reliable equipment, reduce production downtime, and promote a safe working environment. The supervisor leads and develops electrical maintenance technicians, coordinates daily maintenance activities, and supports equipment reliability and production performance. The position may provide maintenance leadership across multiple shifts and requires flexibility when operational needs require it.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of industrial electrical, controls, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing electrical or maintenance teams.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and power distribution systems.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.
- Understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
- Ability to lead teams, prioritize maintenance tasks, and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing personnel.
- Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to support multiple shifts and work flexible hours when operational needs require.
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with equipment installation, startup, and improvement projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians.
- Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, motor controls, automation equipment, and PLC-related issues.
- Organize daily maintenance activities and prioritize work based on production needs.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize manufacturing downtime.
- Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Support equipment installation, startup, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
- Work with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety procedures.
- Maintain electrical schematics, equipment documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Monitor employee performance and provide technical training and development.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Provide maintenance leadership across multiple shifts as needed.
- Improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
