Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor – PLC Focus at Fuji Vegetable Oil – Savannah, Georgia

At Fuji Vegetable Oil (FVO), we are proud to say we have never had a layoff in our company’s history. As a stable, growing, food-grade manufacturer operating 24/7, we offer long-term career paths, strong leadership support, and real advancement opportunities.

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor with strong PLC programming expertise who is ready to lead today — and grow into a future E&I Manager.

This role is ideal for someone looking for longevity, leadership ownership, and the opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing maintenance team.

The E&I Supervisor is responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating day-to-day electrical distribution, control systems, PLC programming, and instrumentation activities across the facility.

This position provides hands-on leadership, technical troubleshooting support, and coaching to E&I Technicians while driving:

• Safety excellence

• Equipment reliability and uptime

• Continuous improvement

• Technology optimization

This is a growth-track leadership role with long-term advancement potential.

• Supervise daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities

• Lead, coach, and develop E&I Technicians; assign work and set priorities

• Serve as the facility PLC programming lead (troubleshooting, optimization, process improvements)

• Analyze process trends and data to determine when programming changes are required

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and lockout/tagout procedures

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical failures

• Support capital projects, shutdowns, and turnarounds

• Review and approve E&I-related work permits

• Maintain spare parts strategy and vendor relationships

• Ensure proper installation, calibration, and testing of instrumentation and control systems

• Read and interpret P&IDs and PFDs to support operations and engineering

• Drive improvements in uptime, throughput, and process efficiency

We are seeking a strong technical leader who:

• Has proven PLC programming experience in an industrial environment

• Thinks critically and solves complex problems

• Can lead a team while remaining hands-on

• Is looking for long-term growth and advancement

• Thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment

• Understands both electrical fundamentals and process operations

• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related field

• 5+ years of industrial E&I experience

• Proven supervisory or team lead experience

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • PLC processors and programming

  • VFD drives

  • AC/DC power systems

  • Flow meters and pressure transmitters

  • Loop-controlled devices

• Experience supporting continuous process manufacturing environments

Must be flexible with occasional evening, weekend, or night support as needed.

✔ Never had a layoff — long-term stability
✔ Strong bonus program (two semi-annual opportunities)
✔ Day 1 benefits eligibility
✔ 401(k) with company contribution
✔ Growth path toward management
✔ Collaborative leadership environment
✔ Highly stable food-grade industry

We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job — we are looking for a future leader.

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and may include:

• Working at heights (up to 60 feet)

• Exposure to industrial equipment and chemicals

• Occasional lifting

• Climbing, walking, and standing

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Fuji Vegetable Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.