Operations Supervisor

WEC Energy Group•Sturgeon Bay, WI

11d•$90,508 - $135,761

About The Position

Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is hiring an Operations Supervisor in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The position manages internal and contracted resources, business applications, and processes based on business-unit needs. It oversees electric operations involving construction, design, planning, and scheduling, as well as construction or maintenance of transmission and distribution infrastructure in an assigned area. The supervisor ensures customer needs are met safely, efficiently, and on time through effective management of personnel, equipment, and materials.

Requirements

High school diploma, HSED, or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Three years of experience in a utility or similar industry and/or three years of experience supervising direct reports.
Good working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups.
Strong communication and organizational skills are beneficial.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working at an electric utility.
Previous experience as a Line Apprentice or Line Journeyman.
Previous experience in a formal leadership role, with the ability to effectively manage people and resources.
Previous experience leading and/or supervising union employees.

Responsibilities

Supervise electric operations related to construction, design, planning, and scheduling for WPS electric transmission and distribution systems.
Collaborate with contracted companies to achieve strong project results throughout the assigned area.
Prioritize the safety of employees, customers, and contractors during work activities.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct safety meetings to communicate safety requirements, updates, and required training.
Manage work assignments to minimize overtime and costs while maintaining optimal customer service.
Motivate and engage employees to improve efficiency, productivity, availability, safety performance, and fulfillment of core expectations.
Evaluate employee performance, provide coaching and development, and conduct annual performance reviews.
Build working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups.
May rotate to other Customer Operations work areas or functions to address workload demands, gain experience, and develop an understanding of other parts of the organization.