Packaging Electrical Supervisor

About the Role

The Packaging Electrical Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the supervision of high-speed packaging equipment, including Fanuc robot cells, Lambert palletizers, Orion Stretch Wrappers, and Top Sheet Dispensers. The position also supervises electrical packaging employees in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Instructs personnel in the proper performance of their duties as required.
• Oversees maintenance and repairs, adjusting when necessary, for Lambert and Fanuc Robotic Palletizers, including all allied electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provides guidance and oversight in troubleshooting and repairs of all related packaging machine problems with competent speed and accuracy.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, schematic drawings, and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Continuously updates blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Determines materials and supplies needed to support maintenance and repair.
• Services and overhauls basic machine elements such as glue pumps, gear reducers, and clutches-brake assemblies.
• Performs/oversees simple metal work, use of band saws, drill press, chop saw, fabricating brackets and rails, drill and tap, extracting broken bolts, etc.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established safety procedures.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Responsible for supervision and scheduling of Auto Machine Mechanics for maintenance and repairs.
• Establishes relationships and addresses conflict through appropriate resolution skills and techniques as needed.
• Consistently maintains and demonstrates a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, and employees.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor or Packaging Equipment Supervisor in a manufacturing facility.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certificate or degree in an Industrial Maintenance field required.
• Military service will be considered.

Skills

• Fabrication skills utilizing shop equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and correct operating issues with packaging and allied equipment.
• Knowledge of machine lubrication and different types of lubricants.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Ability to square, lace, replace, and track all types of conveyor belts.
• Ability to align, tension, and replace all types of power transmission devices (V-belt, sheaves, chain and sprockets, bearings).
• Capability to troubleshoot electronic and repair pneumatic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot using programmable logic controllers: A.B. Control logic, A.B. SLC 500, A.B. PLC5, A.B. Micro logix, A.B. Compact logix, Fanuc robotic controllers, and Mettler-Toledo Hi-speed.

Physical Requirements

• Considerable physical effort required.
• Standing or walking up to 85%-90% of the time.
• Climbing, lying in prone position, crouching, kneeling, carrying, pulling, and pushing.
• May be required to lift moderate to heavy materials, equipment, and bags of sugar.
• May be required to work on scaffolds, man-lifts, or ladders.

Schedule

• Required to work some weekends and overtime, as needed.

Location: Arabi, LA