Electrical Supervisor

West Fraser; Fairfax (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Promotion from within

Medical

Dental

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking an Electrical Supervisor for our South Carolina facility. Reporting to the General Manager, you will supervise electrical personnel, coordinate maintenance, and uphold safety, quality, and operational standards to keep the plant running efficiently.

You will manage a team of electricians, schedule tasks with the mill planner, and drive continuous improvement through preventive maintenance, cost controls, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• BS Degree with 5+ years manufacturing experience or 10 years manufacturing management experience.
• Background in electrical fundamentals.
• Knowledge of 3-phase and single-phase power distribution, motor controls, wiring.
• Experience with 480-volt power and logic circuits.
• Familiar with Allen Bradley products and PLC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Capable of supporting troubleshooting & observations of machine centers with shift supervisors and other support staff to ensure production and quality standards are met
• Managing department cost to assure optimum manufacturing unit cost and develop key metrics
• Ensure crew safety with Lock-Out Procedures and FLRA field risk assessments and safety audits
• Conduct counseling and coaching sessions along with performance evaluations for direct reports
• Schedule and assign daily tasks
• Coordinate electrical maintenance with the mill planner and maintain a preventive maintenance plan
• Support production and maintenance to ensure quality panels at competitive cost
• Supervise electricians daily and perform evaluations, counseling, and coaching
• Handle other duties as required

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Safety compliance

Planning

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFD Drives

Soft Starters

HMI

ControlLogix

Ethernet/DeviceNet/ControlNet

Job description

Reporting directly to the General Manager in this full-time role, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical personnel, coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and operational standards.

TheElectrical Supervisorwill maintain the facility in both safety and machinery; follow up with all issues in a timely manner; be able to work well with all members of management and act accordingly.

The Electrical Supervisor will be in constant communication with the area managers about issues or needs and prioritize them to fit the needs of the company.

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be self-directed, and be confident in their decision‑making abilities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Capable of supporting troubleshooting & observations of machine centers with shift supervisors and other support staff to ensure production and quality standards are met
• Managing the department cost in an aggressive manner assuring optimum manufacturing unit cost; develop and educate key metrics
• Safety of the crew (Lock-Out Procedures, assisting with and verifying Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA), Safety Audits)
• Perform and maintain counseling and coaching sessions along with performance evaluations for each direct report
• Schedule and assign daily tasks
• Work closely with the mill Planner to schedule electrical maintenance for the plant and set up and maintain a preventative maintenance plan.
• Support production & maintenance to ensure a quality panel is produced while maintaining a competitive cost.
• Supervise a team of electricians on a daily basis; perform evaluations, counseling and coaching sessions as needed for each member.
• Other duties as required / assigned

Qualifications

• BS Degree with 5+ years of manufacturing experience or 10 years of manufacturing management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Background in Electrical fundamentals
• Must have knowledge in 3 phase and single-phase power distribution systems, motor controls, wiring, and troubleshooting of such systems.
• Experience with 480-volt power and logic circuits; Experience working with high and low voltages
• Strong computer, math, analytical, and planning skills
• Must be able to understand and follow electrical schematics proficiently without supervision
• Familiar with Allen Bradley products, VFD Drives, Soft Starters, and HMI’s
• Experience Control Logix PLC platforms
• Experience with communication network protocols: Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet
• Familiar with machine control systems; ability to troubleshoot issues
• Identify the features and functions of controllers
• Describe and compare pneumatic and electronic controllers
• Identify the signal path through a control circuit
• Willing and able to work on an emergency call‑in basis when required
• Must be self‑motivated, honest and have high ethical standards
• Possess strong team building, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in use of personal computers and MS Office Suite are required
• Is willing to work flexible hours based on business needs

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package And Outstanding Benefits Include

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides us on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace