What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Supervisor position at Creekstone Farms Premium Beef?
Job Summary
The Electrical and Automation Supervisor’s role is to oversee the day to day operations of the Power Shop. This position will involve the management, tuning and troubleshooting of the plant electrical systems. Responsible for maintaining high levels of availability of the supported business applications. Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of systems and technologies. This individual also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. Assist the Electrical and Automation Superintendent in the day to day operations using a continuous improvement mentality and will work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions.
Essential Functions
Strategy & Planning
Formal Education & Certification
The Electrical and Automation Supervisor’s role is to oversee the day to day operations of the Power Shop. This position will involve the management, tuning and troubleshooting of the plant electrical systems. Responsible for maintaining high levels of availability of the supported business applications. Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of systems and technologies. This individual also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. Assist the Electrical and Automation Superintendent in the day to day operations using a continuous improvement mentality and will work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions.
Essential Functions
Strategy & Planning
- Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of day to day strategic goals for automated and plant electrical systems.
- Coordinate with Production Managers, Maintenance Managers, IT network Manager, business application owners, and outside vendors to coordinate appropriate measures to address system failures.
- Supervise the maintenance of workstations, printers, scanners, cameras, scales, metal detectors and other Company equipment and electrical systems.
- Plan, organize and direct the work of Control Systems Technicians.
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and standards.
- Enforce safety, GMP and housekeeping practices.
- Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions. Assures that all employees follow company policies, procedures and established work instructions.
- Oversees training/cross training of assigned staff, appraises performance and initiates discipline process.
- Verifies labor hours and payroll report accuracy.
- Manage control systems which include working with equipment vendors and contractors.
- Manage troubleshooting and repair of packaging and conveying systems, including PLCs, labeling equipment, metal detectors, scales and scanners.
- Work with maintenance to perform and test system’s connectivity and functionality.
- Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical distribution and power problems, motor control systems, lighting, pumps and other systems and sub-systems as necessary for continued plant production and operation.
- Support application development teams throughout project life-cycles.
- Analyze production and physical plant operations for reliability and cost saving opportunities.
- Recommend, schedule, and assist with plant modifications, upgrades, reconfiguration, and/or equipment installation.
- Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of control systems procurement and development efforts.
- Create required reports in response to business needs.
- Participate in negotiations with vendors, outsourced entities, and contractors to secure repair parts and services.
- Maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use.
- Manage and/or provide guidance to other members of the team.
- Deliver against monthly targets using leading indicator KPI’s.
- Manage and promote accountability and success promoting a Creekstone Proud Culture.
- Assist all plant managers and personnel as needed.
Formal Education & Certification
- Two to four years equivalent work experience required.
- College diploma or university degree in the field of electrical or control systems preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft /Allen Bradley/ Square D/ Cutler Hammer and the National Electric Code.
- Strong Knowledge/Concept of power distribution systems and sub-systems including 4160VAC, 480/277VAC, 120/208VAC, 12-48VDC.
- Must be able to troubleshoot Hardware/Software/Networking.
- Experience with work order management.
- Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.
- Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills when dealing with a diverse workforce.
- Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
- Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required.
- Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- 40 -hour on-site work week with on-call availability.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Climbing of stairs and ladders.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other hand and electrical tool components.
- Occasional inspection installation and repair of wiring systems/equipment in cold to hot conditions.
- Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as motors, MCC starter buckets, wire, lighting and other fixtures.
- Exposure to outside conditions and environment.
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