Electrical Manufacturing Supervisor

Title: Electrical Manufacturing Supervisor                                         Dept: Manufacturing

Reports to (Position): Production Manager                                       

Hay Level: 30          

Overview: 

Vanderlande’s Site Management Department manages the Installation and project execution of Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation and Parcel Sortation systems for our customers throughout North America. The increasing number of new projects and their geographical spread means the team is growing and expanding. You will report hierarchically to the Production Manager, and daily manage the capacity and workflow of the panel shop. In this position, you will be working within the facility located in White Ga, and will interact with team members of Production and Manufacturing Engineering. You will directly oversee and report on the progress of one (or more) electrical subcontractor(s) working on small and complex projects, ensuring the electrical installation is performed safely while maintaining compliance with quality standards, project specifications, and technical requirements. 

Position Summary: 

This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of electrical subcontractors in a production style warehouse site, reporting of progress, and independently resolving and/or reporting of issues pertaining to electrical project scope. In this position, you will be actively working and also responsible for managing the production of the work cell, also known as a working lead. You will confirm that all electrical duties adhere to detailed engineering drawings and resolve or escalate any discrepancies in the customer standards, provided drawings or other documentation. The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily progress of the production schedule across all the electrical activities involved in the electrical panel shop portion of the operation.  You are expected to be initiative-taking in reporting requirements, resolving and/or informing the Production Manager of any logistical, technical, or schedule issues, ensuring effective communication with all required parties regarding progress, out of scope work, non-conformities, and all other  related issues. This role requires minimal  travel, and it is expected to work at least 40 hours per week with overtime after 40 hours worked. This position includes  computer, as well as training opportunities relevant to the position. 

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities): 

• Responsible for directly supervising the safe installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, associated materials, and equipment within the project. 

• Responsible for the daily oversight of workforce headcount by activity, daily progress tracking and reporting. 

• Directly responsible for providing information requested by Engineering, R&D or Production  regarding scope and design. 

• Engages with 3rd party vendors to ensure adherence to the electrical installation requirements. 

•  Coordinate with Production Management to ensure that all project milestones are tracked, and revisions are communicated in a timely manner to meet scope, budget and project schedules. 

• Oversee the routing, sizing, and installation of conduit, wireways, boxes, cabling, and devices are installed in an acceptable manner to meet Vanderlande and customer requirements. 

• Ensure that all aspects of the electrical installation are installed per detailed engineering drawings, and that any redline updates are distributed to the Production Manager as well as the Manufacturing Engineering team. 

• Validate and maintain all required turnover documentation from the electrical subcontractor(s). To include but not limited to area ready report, installation completion checks, pre-power checks, power on test reports, field wiring test reports, pre-commissioning checks, and system/area turnover documentation. 

Position Description: 

•  Ensured all team members execute safe installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, associated materials, and equipment within the material handling industry. 

•  Ensure that all wires and cables are installed, labelled, and connected as detailed in engineering drawings and schematics. 

•  Ensure I/O checkout of completed systems match the engineering drawings. 

•  Ensure all industrial networking is installed and certified as required within the engineering detailed drawings. 

•  Work with Production Manager and Manufacturing Engineering to find innovations and improvements to efficiency in project schedules. 

•  Accountable for the on-site (White Ga facility)  supervision of assigned electrical team members in a manner that ensures the completion of project activities within established schedule and quality standards. Must have the ability to evaluate progress against set goals. 

•  Complete all assigned tasks within the required time constraints and quality standards 

•  Assist with routine equipment trial runs to ensure that it meets specifications and ensure equipment is installed to Vanderlande and/or client standards. 

•  Provide additional assistance with training pertaining to all of electrical  installation of Vanderlande and 3rd party equipment for any new team members under your supervision.

Required Qualifications and Experience: 

•  Ability to accommodate minimal travel on short notice.

•  Must be willing to work 40 hours a week, and overtime when necessary. 

•  Knowledge of conduit and containment routing and the ability to validate it’s installation. 

•  Ability to read, understand, interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts.

• Understanding AC/DC electrical theory.
• Familiar with industrial control components such as relays, contactors, power supplies, terminal blocks, PLC I/O, circuit breakers and motor starters.
• Experience using common electrical hand tools and test equipment. (multi-meter, wire strippers, crimpers, torque screwdrivers)
• Preferred UL MTR or understanding of UL 508A.

•  Ability to troubleshoot complex control and motor wiring circuit problems 

•  Exhibits leadership by example 

•  3-5 years of experience assembling or wiring industrial electrical control panels.  

•  Monitor and manage quality, time, costs and provision of information 

Required Education: 

•  High School Diploma or equivalent 

•  OSHA 10 certification 

Required Competencies: 

• Proactive safety management skills. 

• Ability to work in a team, as a team player. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. 

• Strong computer skills; Microsoft office suite and specialty programs. 

• Adaptability to different or evolving situations/environments. 

• Strong customer service skills; customer facing position. 

• Ability to work independently and be fully self-motivated. 

• Excellent time management skills; dual responsibilities of site and office. 

• Deadline oriented; on time, every time. 

• Solution finding; ability to resolve ambiguity and mange complexity.
• This position will be a actual working position, not just supervision, you will be responsible for leading other team members, but also managing the work cell.  

Technical Skills

• Demonstrates proper wire stripping, crimping, ferrule installation, and terminal termination techniques.
• Understands wire sizing (AWG) and basic current-carrying capacity.
• Able to identify common electrical symbols and schematics.
• Understands the difference between line voltage and control voltage. (e.g. 480 VAC vs. 24 VDC)
• Can troubleshoot simple wiring issues prints and a multi-meter.
• Understands the importance of proper torque on electrical connections.
• Maintain a clean, and organized operation while properly routing the wiring within  the control panels.
• Filling out panel inspection documents for traceability and quality.
• Understanding the consequences of powered on testing with high voltage.
• Understands LOTO, NFPA 70E, electrical PPE.

Preferred Qualification, Education, and Experience: 

•  Working experience with material handling equipment. 

•  Experience with AGVS, AS/RS, or conveyors. 

• Certified electrician.

• Detailed knowledge and experience in a technical or specialty area. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands: 

The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. 

•  Substantial to extensive amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting. 

•  Will talk and hear to communicate. 

•  Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools. 

•  May require picking up, lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50lbs. 

• May require working at heights, climbing ladders, stairways, and possible work from platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 

•  Working in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing proper PPE. 

•  Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and high noise levels. 

•  Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and safety toed work boots with a minimum 6” ankle. 

Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, eligible to receive an hourly rate and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent. 

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.