Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

NPAworldwide; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for upward mobility

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Selma, AL, is seeking a skilled leader for an electrical instrumentation maintenance team. This role involves managing a team to ensure reliable equipment operation, overseeing compliance with policies, and coordinating maintenance activities. Candidates should have supervisory experience and a B.S. in engineering, with opportunities for advancement in a major paper company.

Experience in pulp and paper manufacturing and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP PM applications are preferred. The position offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in electrical maintenance and/or paper industry operations.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP PM applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the E/I team for safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.
• Manage team compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical maintenance

Project management

Microsoft Office

SAP PM applications

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

This fully integrated mill is located in Selma, AL. It is a complex pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines and multiple process lines, including wood handling, pulping and OCC, power and recovery, sheeting operations, and effluent treatment. The position leads an electrical instrumentation maintenance crew of approximately ten hourly team members, supporting one of the mill’s operating areas and working in partnership with the area mechanical team to ensure reliable operation of equipment. The role reports to the Area Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the E/I team in a goal‑oriented environment to deliver results in safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.
• Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.
• Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team, and complete other administrative tasks consistent with labor agreement and mill/company policy.
• Conduct 1:1s with employees to provide and receive guidance and development feedback.
• Identify training needs and implement training plans (hard and soft skills).
• Coordinate with operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with the AMM and other mill areas to share maintenance resources when necessary to accomplish tasks mill‑wide.
• Implement and sustain 5S.
• Effectively manage available resources on a daily basis through efficient planning and scheduling.
• Continually assess training needs of crew members to provide learning opportunities.
• Respond appropriately to off‑shift, off‑day, and maintenance shift problems.
• Manage team time, attendance, performance, and record keeping.
• Communicate appropriately to ensure operations are knowledgeable of maintenance activities through daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.
• Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor or contractor resources when necessary.
• Serve as a key member of the maintenance team, fulfilling positional responsibilities within the maintenance process.
• Complete responsibilities in alignment with company reliability systems (RCFA, PM/PdM, Precision Maintenance, etc.).
• Have PLC knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and ABB drive systems is desirable.
• Improve existing or implement new work systems to ensure sustainability of progress and positive results.
• Serve on a weekend duty team for the maintenance department.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field.
• 2‑7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in electrical maintenance and/or paper industry operations.
• Previous supervisory experience is a must.
• Maintenance experience in a pulp and paper facility is required.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP PM applications.
• Active learner and ability to develop direct reports.
• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented team player.

Benefits

Great opportunities for upward mobility in one of the largest paper companies in the world. Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits package.