Supervisor, Electrical

Position Group:
Regular

Pay Type:

Annual

Job Title:

Automation & Electrical Supervisor

Position Reporting To:
Maintenance Manager

Revision Date:
June 25, 2026

Language Requirements:
English

The Automation & Electrical Supervisor is responsible for leading all electrical, controls, and automation maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment. This role provides technical leadership over high-voltage systems, induction heating, forging lines, heat treatment equipment, robotics, and PLC-based automation systems, while driving continuous improvement in system performance and reliability. Supervisor will supervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians.

Assign daily work tasks and ensure effective utilization of manpower. Provide technical guidance and support for troubleshooting complex issues. Conduct performance evaluations, training, and skill development plans. Promote teamwork, accountability, and a strong safety culture. Maintain production equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensure minimum equipment downtime. Inspect projects to ensure conformity to specifications, direct safety inspections and preventative maintenance programs.

Ensure proper methods and procedures are followed to maintain, repair and service equipment, buildings and facilities in compliance with building codes and safety standards.

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility's geographic location and:
• The Global Operating System Plays;
• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management system standard;
• IATF 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar's Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
• Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
• Maintain department 5S requirements.
• Electrical & Automation System Oversight
• Provide hands-on technical support for complex electrical and control system issues.
• Lead skill development in PLC programming, robotics, and advanced troubleshooting
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of High-voltage distribution systems (substation, transformers, switch gear)
• Oversee induction heating system, power systems, Forging presses and associated controls.
• Heat treat furnaces, robot system (Fanuc, etc.)
• Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns to minimize production impact.
• Manage contractor activities and ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for all electrical and automation equipment
• Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Enforce OSHA, NFPA & NEC regulation, and plant safety policies
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed.
• Conduct safety meetings and daily turnover meetings.
• Provide shift to shift updates to ensure continuity of operations.
• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs to identify trends and opportunities
• Drive improvements in maintenance processes, productivity and equipment efficiency
• Develop and monitor detail overhaul, repair and preventative maintenance schedules for plant equipment and work within budgets given.
• Maintain IFS and CMMS software and related documentation.
• Work with maintenance buyer and arrange quotes from contractors
• Identify, recommend, create training activities for the department
• Complete performance evaluation for maintenance personnel
• Lead electrical and automation aspects of capital projects and equipment upgrades
• Manage installation, commissioning,…