Electrical Supervisor in Thorsby, Alabama at Boise Cascade Company

Many employers offer jobs; at Boise Cascade, we offer career opportunities. We are one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America and are the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. We offer a wide range of entry-level careers for new workers and advanced career opportunities for seasoned professionals. Our broad national footprint provides opportunities in many career fields including sales, technical design/drafting, engineering, maintenance, I/T, administrative, production, warehousing, and distribution and CDL truck driving. We welcome diverse backgrounds, views, and skills as we believe it results in stronger teams, inspired solutions, and greater agility as an organization.

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Maintenance Supervisor. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Scope

Responsible for overall electrical maintenance in a mill that operates twenty-four hours a day. Develop, administer, and manage preventive and repair maintenance programs. Coordinate the daily activities of hourly electrical maintenance personnel. Communicate with plant personnel on overall electrical issues to aid process improvement. This position requires a strong commitment to safety and quality.

• Duties: Manage installation, maintenance, and repair teams to ensure safe, compliant operation of industrial electrical systems and equipment. Oversight of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Financial: Monitor project budgets.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of electricians, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety protocols. Develop work assignments and review work performed. Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and personnel management skills.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex electrical malfunctions and implement immediate repairs to minimize operational downtime. Ensure preventative maintenance programs are developed and in place.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of industrial electrical systems (Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs), and proficient understanding of mechanical systems to complement electrical knowledge.
• Safety: Must demonstrate exemplary safety performance and lead the way for the team to work safely.
• Continuous Improvement: Must be committed to leading a reliability-based facility to minimize equipment downtime.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Successful candidate will have extensive preventive maintenance experience, as well as project management, planning, and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills and experience with employee involvement activities; demonstrated excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow-up procedures; strong leadership qualities relating to coaching and counseling, promoting a culture that supports an environment of total quality; a focus on safety; a strong desire to facilitate change through continuous improvement in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications: B.S. degree in Engineering, Science or related field preferred. More than five (5) years’ experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment preferred. Prior supervisory or lead person experience in a maintenance environment preferred.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Our Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance