Electrical Team Lead

Electrical Team Lead – The J.M. Smucker Co.

This position will focus 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. Responsible for adhering to all plant policies with the support of partner departments and supervision: GMP’s; safety; plant policy; quality; sanitation; etc. The position will be responsible for identifying and tracking recurring line issues, responding to daily operational issues, and conducting safety and sanitation audits on a timely basis.

Support programs and processes that provide a sanitary working environment.

The role is hourly-rated, works on any of the three shifts with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The individual frequently works independently across all plant areas. Requirements include knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, applications and programming. The role may require external communication with contractors, consultants, and vendors.

Pay Range: $43.10 – $44.10 per hour

• 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.

• Possess a strong understanding of electrical systems, codes, and regulations.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and ensure that work complies with safety requirements.
• Provide technical support to team members and clients.
• Act as a go-to resource when an employee cannot resolve a production-related issue.

• Train and mentor team members on technical skills and best practices.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor progress toward project goals.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager to meet department or business objectives on an as-needed basis.

• Responsible for safety and promotion of safe work practices, including participation in all safety programs.
• Ensure that all work complies with safety regulations and standards.
• Establish and enforce safety procedures and protocols, including NFPA 70E.

• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate with shift supervisors as necessary.
• A working knowledge of the contract and corporate policies to effectively guide the department.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work well within a team environment.
• Ability to work 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.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics and parts specifications.
• Knowledge of PLCs (Modicon and Allen Bradley) and VFDs in a manufacturing environment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems and components.
• Knowledge of HMIs is preferred.
• Able 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.
• Able to understand the general mechanics of equipment and diagnose problems.
• Able to operate automatic walk-behind hand truck and fork truck.
• Able to perform basic troubleshooting.

Not Applicable

Full-time

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