Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor

Position Summary: The E&I Supervisor is a salaried exempt position responsible for managing the electrical and instrumentation maintenance functions. This critical leadership role involves direct management of engineers, supervisors, and the indirect oversight of bargaining unit hourly employees. The manager will lead efforts to maintain safe and efficient E&I operations, utilizing key performance indicators to guide, plan and execute key objectives. Active participation in plant safety, housekeeping, 5S, and lean manufacturing programs is essential to meet operational goals.

Essential Duties:

• Install and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment according to company specifications.
• Comply with all Company policies and governmental regulations related to Health, Safety, and Operations.
• Engage in all safety training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings when necessary and obtain any necessary certifications.
• Proficient with Rockwell HMI and PLC systems.
• Handle after-hour plant electrical issues on a rotating schedule.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and report any issues.
• Participate in safety meetings and training sessions to enhance job performance and adhere to workplace safety standards.
• Assist with other tasks or operate different machinery as needed and qualified.
• Direct E&I maintenance operations to ensure quality services aligned with job schedules and specifications.
• Develop and administer plans for effective material and labor usage.
• Successfully participate in and complete all periodic Company designated safety training, supervisory and management skills training and/or certifications related to the position.
• Abide by and enforce all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, as well as all Company, Local, State and Federal Regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Additional functions as required by business needs.
• Lead cultural change processes within the operation, focusing on strategic and forward-thinking capabilities.
• Innovate improved methods for capital investments, cost reduction, and equipment refurbishment.
• Collaborate with HR and Managers to manage labor relations and implement Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).
• Assist in budget preparation and establish cost measurement standards.
• Identify training needs and implement appropriate programs for all E&I personnel.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve key performance objectives.
• Create, implement, and monitor departmental KPIs.
• Utilize Six Sigma and lean processes for equipment optimization and downtime reduction.
• Maintain asset management systems to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Lead problem-solving strategies and supervise key performance objectives execution in the mill.
• Mentor supervisors/engineers to enhance their management skills and foster employee engagement.
• Encourage a behavior-based crew-led safety process.
• Assist with other tasks or operate different machinery as needed and qualified.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental protocols and regulations.
• Additional functions required as business needs.
• Abide by and enforce all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Additional functions required as business needs.
• Confer with department heads in regards to proposed work.  Scheduled on call weeks and weekends  Holiday work may be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a regionally accredited university.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory and or management experience in E&I maintenance, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of precision E&I maintenance techniques and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Experience with troubleshoot/design high voltage AC (138KV, 13.8KV, 4160V, 2400V) and medium voltage AC (480V, 277V, 208V) systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Working Conditions:

• 30% of the work environment is conducted in an open outdoor environment, exposed to heights and rapidly changing temperatures including extreme heat, weather conditions, blowing dust and particles, burning bulk and liquid fuel, while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, hair net, ear plugs, and/or full body chemical resistant suits), climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, reaching, and walking on uneven ground containing slip and trip hazards.
• 70% of the work environment is conducted in an environmentally controlled indoor environment, exposed to caustic chemicals, regularly climbing stairs/ladders, prolonged kneeling, walking on uneven ground containing trip hazards, routinely reaching overhead with up to 25 lbs.
  loads, occasionally pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs., occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs., and regularly looking upwards and downwards