Electrical Manager - Automation Projects Leader Greenville

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Electrical Manager to lead the Electrical Department and ensure successful automation projects in Greenville, SC onsite.

You will plan, direct, and control build processes, mentor staff, coordinate with all departments, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Requirements include a high school diploma, five years electrical experience, Journeyman’s card preferred, and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Journeyman's card preferred.
• Five years electrical experience in manufacturing or automation settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic project tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Electrical Team and staff.
• Work cross-functionally with all departments.
• Plan, direct, organize, and control the build process and related costs.
• Ensure changes and problems are documented and communicated.
• Support Project Managers with customer service, runoffs, planning, and status reporting.
• Lead performance improvement and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Provide timely customer service to internal and external customers.
• Communicate technical information to the project team.
• Manage daily operations, materials, and resource planning.
• Assist the quoting team with labor hours and material costs.
• Foster teamwork through leadership, mentoring, and training.
• Review performance data and drive process improvements.
• Set expectations, coach, and hold teams accountable.
• Address staffing needs and participate in interviewing.
• Conduct regular team meetings on workload, updates, and policy changes.

Skills

Electrical experience

Leadership

Schematic interpretation

Panel building

Machine wiring

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Mentorship

Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman's card preferred

Vocational education

Tools

Hi-Lo forklift certification

Aerial Platform certification

Overhead Crane certification

Job description

JR Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Electrical Manager to lead the Electrical Department and ensure successful automation projects in Greenville, SC onsite.

You will plan, direct, and control build processes, mentor staff, coordinate with all departments, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Requirements include a high school diploma, five years electrical experience, Journeyman’s card preferred, and travel up to 20%.