Supervisory OREGON Licensed Electrician/Maintenance Manager

Yamasa USA; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamasa USA in Oregon is seeking a Supervisory Licensed Electrical Maintenance Manager to lead electrical operations and maintenance for a 24/7 premium soy sauce facility. You will oversee complex electrical work, ensure NEC compliance, and drive reliability across PLCs, VFDs, robotics, and automated systems.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance maintenance team in a safety-first culture while building preventive and predictive maintenance programs with CMMS.

Qualifications

• Active Supervisory Electrician License required.
• 6–10 years of leadership in maintenance/technical ops.
• Strong knowledge of automation, industrial machinery and facility maintenance.
• Hands-on electrical, mechanical, welding and fabrication skills.
• Familiarity with packaging lines, conveyors, pumps and processing equipment.
• Problem solving under pressure; effective communication in diverse teams.
• Experience with MS Office and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex electrical work and ensure NEC/compliance.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, robotics, and automated systems.
• Build and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs with CMMS tracking.
• Manage repairs across industrial equipment, HVAC, pumps, and building systems.
• Maintain clean, safe production environment and enforce food-safety practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance staff to high performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electrical expertise

PLC/automation

CMMS usage

Team mentoring

Multicultural communication

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisory OREGON Licensed Electrical Maintenance Manager

Lead Reliability. Power Production. Drive Excellence.

Join our team and play a critical leadership role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. As our Supervisory Licensed Electrical Maintenance Manager, you’ll combine hands‑on electrical expertise with strong team leadership to support the production of premium soy sauce in a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Electrical Operations: Oversee and perform complex electrical work, ensuring compliance with NEC codes and licensing standards
• Drive Reliability: Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, VFDs, robotics, and automated systems to minimize downtime
• Own Maintenance Strategy: Build and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs with strong documentation and CMMS tracking
• Maintain Facility Excellence: Manage repairs across industrial equipment, utilities (HVAC, refrigeration, pumps), and building systems
• Ensure Food Safety: Uphold strict sanitation practices and support a clean, compliant production environment
• Develop Your Team: Lead, mentor, and hold accountable maintenance staff while fostering a high‑performance, safety‑first culture
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance equipment performance, efficiency, and operational flow

What You Bring

• Active Supervisory Electrician License with deep industrial electrical expertise
• 6–10 years of leadership experience in maintenance or technical operations
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, industrial machinery, and facility maintenance
• Hands‑on skills in electrical, mechanical, welding, fabrication, and general repair
• Familiarity with packaging lines, conveyors, pumps, and processing equipment
• Proven ability to problem‑solve, multitask, and perform under pressure
• Strong communication skills in a multicultural team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CMMS systems

Leadership Expectations

• Champion safety, quality, and accountability in all activities
• Build a collaborative, results-driven maintenance team
• Proactively anticipate issues and lead solutions
• Ensure compliance with FDA, BOLI, EEOC, ADA, and all regulatory standards

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven team producing premium soy sauce, where your leadership and technical expertise directly impact quality, safety, and operational success.

***Pre-employment background check and drug screen required***

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