Electrical Superintendent

About the role

The Electrical Superintendent at Georgia-Pacific's Madison, GA plywood mill leads the plant's electrical function, overseeing the Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Planner, and the electrical team. This role champions safety excellence by promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability, and by proactively identifying and reducing electrical risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of salaried and hourly associates in the Electrical Department.
• Plan and assign daily work tasks to ensure efficient use of labor and maintenance resources.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support training and development of electrical personnel.
• Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical systems, including PLCs, motors, drives, control systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Coach and support the Electrical team in troubleshooting complex electrical issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to plan, track, and analyze maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Read, interpret, and ensure accurate use of electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to support maintenance and project work.
• Work with Project Leaders and Engineering to support the installation, startup, and optimization of new electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure electrical installations and repairs comply with applicable electrical codes, regulatory requirements, and company safety standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing safety policies, conducting regular safety inspections, and proactively identifying and mitigating electrical hazards.
• Prepare, manage, and optimize the electrical maintenance budget to control costs while supporting operational needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements, reliability initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities within the Electrical Department.
• Routinely utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or similar problem-solving tools to address equipment failures and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall facility performance and production objectives.
• Work in a manufacturing plant environment that may include high noise levels, dust, and non-climate-controlled areas.

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of electrical experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or military environment, or similar.
• Working knowledge of PC-based tools such as MS Word, Excel, and maintenance or production reporting systems.
• Ability to learn and effectively use site-specific systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related technical field.
• Previous experience in a wood products manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor or similar frontline leadership role.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000), PowerFlex drives, HMI systems, robotics, and advanced power distribution.

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Technical expertise in electrical systems and maintenance.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Project management and budgeting skills.
• Team collaboration and cross-functional communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Education assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (may vary by geographic region).