Electrical Team Lead

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. The role adheres to plant policies with support from partner departments such as GMPs, safety, plant policy, quality, sanitation, etc. The lead identifies and tracks recurring line issues, responds to daily operational issues, and conducts safety and sanitation audits on a timely basis.

The Electrician Team Lead is an hourly-rated position on any of the three shifts with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The individual frequently works independently across all areas of the plant and requires knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software including applications and programming. The role may involve communicating with external parties such as contractors, consultants, and vendors via in-person, written, or telephone communication.

The employee must own personal tools; specialty tools are supplied by the company.

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.

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

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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; works 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 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.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and manage operator control panels including high-voltage panels.
• Understanding of the general mechanics of equipment and diagnosing problems.
• Ability to operate an automatic walk-behind hand truck and forklift.
• Perform basic troubleshooting related to equipment and systems.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.