Electrical PLC & Controls Supervisor

Electrical PLC & Controls Supervisor, Baxley, Georgia Join Interfor's Baxley team as an Electrical Controls and PLC Supervisor, where you'll provide hands-on technical leadership for mill electrical and automation systems. You'll troubleshoot complex controls, develop PLC logic, modernize legacy equipment, and guide a team of five electricians. What We Offer Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with a comprehensive total rewards package. We're committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay, you'll enjoy: Short-Term Incentive Bonus 3 weeks vacation to start 401(k) matching Employee Share Purchase Program matching Extended Health & Dental What You’ll Do Controls leadership: Provide hands-on PLC, HMI, controls, and automation programming and troubleshooting support across the mill. System modernization: Assess, integrate, and upgrade legacy control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLC-5 platforms, to improve reliability and performance. Team coordination: Lead, mentor, and help prioritize the day-to-day work of five electricians, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Project support: Write logic and design, build, and implement control systems from the ground up for mill improvement and capital projects. Cross-functional partnership: Work closely with maintenance, operations, and planning teams to resolve equipment issues, manage electrical work through EAM, and improve machine-centre performance. What You Offer Technical expertise: Strong hands-on experience with PLCs and industrial controls, including the ability to troubleshoot, write logic, and build control systems from scratch. Platform knowledge: Experience with Allen-Bradley systems is required; exposure to Siemens controls, Toshiba drives, and legacy PLC-5 systems is an asset. Electrical background: Comprehensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, variable frequency drives, AC/DC motors, motor controls, and instrumentation. Leadership capability: Demonstrated technical lead or leadership experience. Work style: Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with availability for occasional weekend and project-related work in a primarily Monday-to-Friday schedule. Who We Are At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com. Baxley offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and affordability, with a cost ofliving well below the national average. Residents enjoy a welcoming community,mild winters, and plenty of outdoor recreation, from fishing at Lake Mayers toexploring the scenic Moody Forest Natural Area. The town’s rich heritage, localparks, and proximity to the Altamaha River make it ideal for those who valuenature and a slower pace of life. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Interfor