Electrical Maintenance Supervisor - Paper Manufacturing

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Selma, AL | $95,000 to $130,000 Per Year

This fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility in Selma, AL operates two paper machines along with multiple process lines including wood handling, pulping and OCC, power and recovery, sheeting operations, and effluent treatment. The mill is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead an electrical and instrumentation maintenance crew of approximately 10 hourly team members supporting one of the mill's operating areas, working in partnership with the area mechanical team to ensure reliable equipment operation.

This role reports to the Area Maintenance Manager.

Full time, with rotating participation on a weekend duty team for the maintenance department.

$95,000 to $130,000 per year, based on experience.

The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor leads and directs the electrical and instrumentation team in a goal oriented environment focused on safety, engagement, and reliability excellence, managing team compliance with company and mill policies and procedures. This person approves pay and vacation scheduling, completes administrative tasks consistent with the labor agreement and mill policy, and conducts one on one meetings with employees to provide and receive guidance and development feedback.

The role includes identifying individual and organizational training needs, implementing training plans covering both technical and soft skills, and coordinating with operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities. This person coordinates with the Area Maintenance Manager and other mill areas to share maintenance resources mill wide, implements and sustains 5S, and manages available resources daily through efficient planning and scheduling.

The role requires responding to off shift and off day maintenance issues, maintaining team time and attendance and performance records, and communicating with operations through daily and weekly planning meetings. This person troubleshoots equipment issues, supports solution implementation, serves as contractor coordinator for vendor resources when needed, and completes responsibilities aligned with company reliability systems such as RCFA, PM/PdM, and Precision Maintenance.

The role also involves improving or implementing new work systems to sustain progress and positive results.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field
• 2 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in electrical maintenance or paper industry operations
• Previous supervisory experience
• Maintenance experience in a pulp and paper facility
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects
• Proficient with Microsoft applications and SAP PM
• PLC knowledge and experience

• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley and ABB drive systems
• Self motivated, goal oriented approach to team leadership
• Active learner with a demonstrated ability to develop direct reports

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Strong promotional opportunities for upward moves into management