Electrical PLC & Controls Supervisor

Interfor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive Bonus

3 weeks vacation

401(k) matching

Employee Share Purchase Program

Extended Health & Dental

Job summary

Join Interfor's Bay Springs team as an Electrical Controls and PLC Supervisor. You will provide hands-on technical leadership for mill electrical and automation systems, troubleshoot complex controls, and guide a team of electricians.

Interfor offers a competitive salary along with bonuses, vacation, and health benefits. Located in the welcoming town of Bay Springs, you will enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while contributing to a culture built on integrity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with PLCs and industrial controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems, variable frequency drives, and motor controls.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring electricians.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on PLC, HMI, controls programming and troubleshooting support.
• Assess and integrate legacy control systems for performance improvement.
• Lead and prioritize the work of a team of electricians.
• Design and implement control systems for mill improvement projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and planning to resolve issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation troubleshooting

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC-5

Siemens controls

Toshiba drives

Job description

Electrical PLC & Controls Supervisor, Bay Springs, Mississippi

Join Interfor's Bay Springs team as an Electrical Controls and PLC Supervisor, where you'll provide hands-on technical leadership for mill electrical and automation systems. You'll troubleshoot complex controls, develop PLC logic, modernize legacy equipment, and guide a team of five electricians.

What We Offer

Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with a comprehensive total rewards package. We're committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay, you'll enjoy:

• Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Share Purchase Program matching
• Extended Health & Dental

What You’ll Do

• Controls leadership: Provide hands-on PLC, HMI, controls, and automation programming and troubleshooting support across the mill.
• System modernization: Assess, integrate, and upgrade legacy control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLC-5 platforms, to improve reliability and performance.
• Team coordination: Lead, mentor, and help prioritize the day-to-day work of five electricians, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Project support: Write logic and design, build, and implement control systems from the ground up for mill improvement and capital projects.
• Cross-functional partnership: Work closely with maintenance, operations, and planning teams to resolve equipment issues, manage electrical work through EAM, and improve machine-centre performance.

What You Offer

• Technical expertise: Strong hands-on experience with PLCs and industrial controls, including the ability to troubleshoot, write logic, and build control systems from scratch.
• Platform knowledge: Experience with Allen-Bradley systems is required; exposure to Siemens controls, Toshiba drives, and legacy PLC-5 systems is an asset.
• Electrical background: Comprehensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, variable frequency drives, AC/DC motors, motor controls, and instrumentation.
• Leadership capability: Demonstrated technical lead or leadership experience.
• Work style: Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with availability for occasional weekend and project-related work in a primarily Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com.

BaySprings is a welcoming small town known for its Southern hospitality andaffordable cost of living. It’s an ideal spot for families and retirees seekingvalue and comfort. Residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by scenicpine forests, local parks, and outdoor recreation, while still having access tothriving local businesses and nearby cities for additional amenities.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.