Industrial Automation & MRO Team Lead

Torrey Holistics; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to lead electrical, mechanical, and automation teams in a fast‑paced, 24/7 steel/forming environment. You will drive safety, mentor technicians, manage predictive maintenance, and troubleshoot complex plant issues on high‑speed equipment.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, legacy system modernization, and collaboration with operations to boost reliability and throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance in fast‑paced manufacturing.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Experience in steel manufacturing and/or food processing strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with AC/DC motors, VFDs, pneumatic/electronic instrumentation, and wireless technologies.
• Comfort reading electrical schematics and technical manuals; CMMS savvy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; detail‑driven and results‑oriented.
• Comfort operating under pressure in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard for safety: NEC, OSHA, lockout/tagout, high‑voltage protocols, and BRC/GMP requirements; lead safety meetings and hazard assessments.
• Lead, train, and mentor Electricians, Mechanics, and Electro‑Mechanical Technicians to foster a culture of integrity.
• Own preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and control issues on high‑speed production and steel equipment.
• Be on point 24/7 for critical failures, startups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
• Drive PLC/HMI programming and optimization; modernize legacy systems (e.g., PLC‑5 to ControlLogix).
• Partner with operations to improve reliability and throughput; track maintenance KPIs.
• Plan and deliver mechanical, electrical, and automation projects from concept through startup.
• Review electrical schematics, blueprints, and specs for safe, high‑quality installations.
• Coordinate vendors/contractors for capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Run MRO best practices: set min/max levels, support technical purchasing, maintain inventory, ensure critical spares.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AC motors

VFDs

CMMS

Job description

Ready to lead automation and maintenance in a 24/7, high‑speed plant? If you’re the kind of leader who can move from a safety audit to a PLC logic change to a vendor negotiation—sometimes in the same hour—this role is for you.

Your impact

• Set the standard for safety: enforce NEC, OSHA, lockout/tagout, high‑voltage protocols, and BRC/GMP requirements; conduct safety meetings, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Lead, train, and mentor Electricians, Mechanics, and Electro‑Mechanical Technicians; build a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
• Own preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and control issues on high‑speed production and steel‑forming equipment.
• Be on point 24/7 for critical failures, startups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
• Drive PLC/HMI programming and optimization; modernize legacy systems (e.g., migrate Allen‑Bradley PLC‑5 to ControlLogix).
• Partner with operations to improve reliability and throughput; track and report maintenance/electrical KPIs.
• Plan and deliver mechanical, electrical, and automation projects from concept through startup.
• Review electrical schematics, blueprints, and specs to ensure safe, high‑quality installations.
• Coordinate vendors/contractors for capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Run MRO best practices: set min/max levels, support technical purchasing and part selection, maintain accurate inventory, and guarantee availability of critical spares.
• Manage budgets, spare parts, and shop supplies; maintain precise records (work orders, logs, inspections, documentation).
• Safeguard internal controls and live Trivium’s core values; be a respectful teammate and a careful steward of resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Do you bring the right background?

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance within fast‑paced manufacturing.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Experience in steel manufacturing and/or food processing strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with AC/DC motors, VFDs, pneumatic/electronic instrumentation, and wireless technologies.
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics and technical manuals; CMMS savvy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; detail‑driven and results‑oriented.
• Comfort operating under pressure in a 24/7 environment.

Work environment & physical demands

• Majority of time on the production floor: frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, and hands‑on work.
• Frequent reaching; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed; occasional work in non‑permit‑required confined spaces (unless otherwise trained).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (not continual); strong hand/eye coordination.
• Close/distance vision and color recognition are required.
• Loud noise environment—hearing protection and assigned PPE required.
• Exposure to temperatures below 40°F and above 90°F; atmosphere may include fumes, dust, and odors.

Our commitment to belonging

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORKAt Trivium, we believe that people perform at their best when they can bring their true selves to work. That’s why we hire diverse talent at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome colleagues of every background, identity and perspective, because our people like our customers come from all over the world. Creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s business critical. When our people belong, they deliver their best work, and together we achieve more.