Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking a safety-driven, hands-on, and technically skilled Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor to lead our electrical / controls team and mechanics team in a high-speed, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical automation, and control systems across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with all safety regulations and safe job procedures, standard work processes, BRC food safety initiatives, good manufacturing practices, and product quality requirements at all times.
• Lead, train, and develop Maintenance Team Members, supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Electricians, Mechanics and Electro-Mechanical Technicians.
• Foster a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce NEC, OSHA, and plant-specific safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and high-voltage procedures.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Lead preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanicals, electrical and control system issues in high-speed production and steel-forming equipment.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment failures, startups, shutdowns, and emergencies — 24/7 availability required.
• Provide technical expertise in PLC/HMI programming, process control, and machine automation.
• Upgrade legacy systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley PLC-5 to ControlLogix) and fine-tune control systems for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with operations to improve machine reliability and throughput.
• Plan and execute mechanical, electrical and automation projects from concept to completion.
• Review electrical schematics, blueprints, and specifications for new installations.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure effective control of minimum and maximum stock levels for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts.
• Maintain accurate records: work orders, logs, inspections, and documentation.
• Manage departmental budgets, spare parts inventory, and shop supplies.
• Track and report KPIs for electrical and maintenance performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years as an industrial in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Experience in steel manufacturing and/or food processing environments highly desirable.
• Adept in AC/DC motors, VFDs, pneumatic/electronic instrumentation, and wireless technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Experience with CMMS systems for work order management.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a 24/7 operational environment.

Work Environment

This position will spend the majority of their time on the manufacturing floor and is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The team member may occasionally be required to work in non-permit required confined spaces, unless otherwise trained. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand/eye coordination is necessary. The noise level in that environment is usually very loud. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (90 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.