Electrical Supervisor – Automation & Efficiency

Roseburg Forest Products; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Vacation starting at 3 weeks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term

Mental health benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time away

HSA with company contributions

FSA options

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead the electrical department in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, reliable operation and the implementation of control system upgrades. You will program PLCs and HMIs, collaborate with engineering and production teams, develop SOPs, mentor technicians, and drive improvements in throughput, quality, safety, and efficiency.

A valid electrical license and 5+ years in manufacturing are expected, with leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree or 5-8 years of Electrical Experience.
• Electrical license.
• Five (5) plus years’ experience in manufacturing, controls systems or other related work.
• Proven experience in PLC logic and programming.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing equipment, or installations of equipment.
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff and vendors.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to set and hold high standards for department team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the electrical team in a 24/7 operating environment.
• Scope project work for control systems and upgrades to equipment, developing user and design requirements, selecting equipment vendors.
• Support automation technicians in situations where troubleshooting or technology may fall outside of their area of expertise.
• Interact with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment throughput, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability.
• Work closely with corporate engineering on projects and corporate engineering automation team.
• Provide technical support for safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and inspection systems (OT systems).
• Design and implement modifications to the existing manufacturing equipment needed to improve operational efficiencies.
• Generate and revise standard operating procedures.
• Lead manufacturing root cause analysis investigations on failures.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to improve manufacturing’s operational efficiencies.
• Perform risk assessment and risk mitigation activities using systematic tools.
• Seek out new technologies to enhance the plants capability in control systems.
• Perform training and knowledge sharing with team members to strengthen department skill set.
• Assist in capital planning for control systems replacement/upgrades.
• Coordinates contractor assistance as needed and requested.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Models company core values.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Electrical License

5-8 years electrical experience

Tools

PLC logic and programming

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Roseburg Forest Products is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead the electrical department in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, reliable operation and the implementation of control system upgrades. You will program PLCs and HMIs, collaborate with engineering and production teams, develop SOPs, mentor technicians, and drive improvements in throughput, quality, safety, and efficiency.

A valid electrical license and 5+ years in manufacturing are expected, with leadership