Systems Supervisor

Position Overview:

Electrical & PLC Systems Supervisor works closely with all aspects of the manufacturing process from the raw material to the finished product and support daily productions activities. This is a supervisory position, which would include the daily support of plant maintenance personnel. Management of plant construction, modifications, appropriations and equipment installation is also required.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, the Electrical & PLC Systems Supervisor’s responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery, electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial plant setting
• Oversees assembly and testing of experimental motor control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles
• Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective action
• Develops diagrams, drawings and specifications for modifications or expansions and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties
• Plans, directs and records periodic testing; recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment as needed
• Directs, coordinates, develops, trains, coaches and assesses employees
• Supports and encourage employees to work safely, efficiently and effectively
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualification

s:In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the followin

g:Minimum Requiremen

• tsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related fie
• ldWorking knowledge of motor controls, VFD’s, DC drives, Eddy Current Systems and/or Modicon system desi
• gnInstallation, set-up and programming of PLC’s (Allen-Bradle
• y)Ability to design, modify and plot using AutoCAD softwa
• reProcess control systems – set-up and program applications (Honeywel
• l)Instrumentation and calibration knowled
• geFacility power distribution to include voltage up to 4160v, three-pha
• seKnowledge of building facilities (compressed air, water, hydraulics, vacuums, heating and coolin
• g)Knowledge of control systems and sub-syste
• msTwo to three years of proven supervisory experien
• ceMust be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional suppo
• rtApproximately 5-10% overnight trav

el
Preferred Requireme

• ntsPackaging industry experie
• nceElectrical Journeyman’s Certificat
• ionExperience in a high-speed manufacturing environm

ent
Competen

• ciesAbility to work independently or with a
• teamStrong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative appr
• oachMust be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the
• box”Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making,
• etc.Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate pe
• opleExcellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-
• taskExcellent oral and written communication sk
• illsStrong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, e

tc.)
Physical Require

• mentsWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or
• crawlThe associate may lift and/or move up to 10 p
• oundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust

focus
Working Cond

• itionsGenerally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office s
• ettingWhile performing the duties of this job, associate will be exposed to power s
• ourcesWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular t
• rafficThe associate may be exposed to a wide range of temper
• aturesThe noise level is frequentl