Electrical Maintenance Supervisor (Escanaba, MI)

Billerud; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Comprehensive medical plans

Generous 401(k) offerings

Company paid disability insurance

Prescription benefits

Job summary

Billerud is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor in Escanaba, Michigan. This role involves managing electrical maintenance tasks, promoting safety, and supervising craftsmen.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and ensuring safe work practices. This position offers opportunities for growth and various competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced schooling in an electrical related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage E/I Maintenance tasks for the E-3 System.
• Plan work and supervise area craftsmen.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical abilities

Computer skills (SAP, Microsoft Office)

Problem solving

Knowledge of electrical systems

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Front-End Maintenance Manager and is responsible for managing E/I Maintenance tasks for the E-3 System including the Roll Wrapping and Shipping area. The role involves planning work, supervising area craftsmen, ensuring safe work practices, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Promote and ensure safe work practices; engage team members to drive continuous improvement.
• Interface with and support operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Lead safety initiatives and actively coach safe behaviors.
• Build employee engagement and development programs to create high skill level and maximum versatility.
• Understand and follow best‑in‑class maintenance practices throughout the mill.
• Own area backlog by planning and scheduling weekly as well as planned outage work.
• Own continuous improvement in planned outage efficiency and execution.
• Collaborate with operations, other maintenance supervision and maintenance teams to implement planned work, emergency work and preventive maintenance schedules as required.
• Interface with engineering, vendors, in‑house crafts and outside contractors to support maintenance projects throughout area of responsibility.
• Provide technical manpower support to assist capital projects.
• Provide weekend coverage on a rotating basis; rotating weekends included.
• Must be able to move about the mill freely (extensive walking, climb ladders and stairs, etc.) and be able to tolerate temperature extremes.

Minimum Required Experience and Education

• 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Advanced schooling in an electrical related field is preferred but not required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field or equivalent years of experience.

Minimum Required Skills

• Exceptional leadership, analytical abilities and computer skills (SAP, Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel.
• Experience creating and managing work orders, job plans, and maintenance schedules in SAP (or similar CMMS).
• Strong technical, problem solving, decision-making ability.
• Self‑starter able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge of pulp and paper production processes.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive issues affecting daily operations.
• Knowledge of frequency drives, DC drives, and synchronous controls.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems / motor control centers.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and PLC’s.

Travel: Negligible.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Benefits

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
  • Generous 401(k) offerings
  • HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
  • Dental & vision coverage
  • Company paid disability insurance
  • Prescription benefits