Electrical Team Lead

This position focuses on overseeing and guiding a team of electricians, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and within budget, while also managing the team's performance and providing technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant policies with the support of partner departments and supervision, including GMPs, safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Identify and track recurring line issues; respond to daily operational issues and involve appropriate resources.
• Conduct safety and sanitation audits on a timely basis with established schedules.
• Support programs and processes that provide a sanitary working environment.
• Plan and schedule electrical projects, including determining specifications, selecting contractors, and establishing installation schedules.
• Estimate time and materials needed for projects; maintain records and documentation of ongoing projects.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of electricians, providing guidance and instruction as needed.
• Support processes and procedures that drive continuous improvement and root cause problem resolution.
• Provide technical expertise on electrical systems, codes, and regulations; troubleshoot electrical issues and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Serve as a go-to resource for resolving production-related issues.
• Train and mentor team members on technical skills and best practices; delegate tasks effectively and monitor progress toward project goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to meet department or business objectives.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, including participation in safety programs (e.g., STOP).
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and standards (e.g., NFPA 70E).
• Establish and enforce safety procedures and protocols.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and shift supervisors.
• Apply working knowledge of contract and corporate policies to guide the department.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well within a team environment.
• Experience working as an industrial electrician in a high-speed manufacturing or technical environment.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, electronic test equipment, single and three-phase electrical systems, and wiring procedures up to 600V.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and parts specifications.
• Knowledge of PLCs (Modicon and Allen Bradley) and VFDs in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience inspecting and troubleshooting electrical systems and components.
• Knowledge of HMIs is preferred.
• Ability to safely work alone from elevated surfaces (platforms, rooftops, etc.).
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and electric lifts up to 30 feet above ground.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to read and manage operator control panels, including high-voltage panels.
• Understanding of general equipment mechanics and ability to diagnose problems.
• Able to operate automatic walk-behind hand trucks and fork trucks.
• Must have own tools; specialty tools will be supplied by the company.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Schedule

This is an hourly-rated position working any of the three shifts, with an average workweek of a minimum of 40 hours. The individual frequently works independently in all areas of the plant.

Pay

Pay Range: $43.10 - $44.10 per hour.