Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Virginia Beach, VA Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Rate: Starting at $38.00/hr; higher pay available depending on experience (up to $50.00/hr)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee electrical maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting expertise with team leadership to maintain equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure safe and efficient production operations.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial electrical systems, PLC-based controls, and preventative maintenance, along with proven experience leading and developing maintenance technicians.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians while coordinating daily assignments and priorities.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical, motor control, automation, and PLC-related equipment issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
• Establish and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to address equipment issues and improve processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and established safety procedures.
• Maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Monitor team performance and identify training opportunities to improve technical capabilities.
• Promote workplace safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership support across multiple shifts as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.
Qualifications
• At least 7 years of industrial electrical, controls, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing electrical or maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and power distribution.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
• Ability to lead a team, prioritize maintenance activities, and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Physical & Work Requirements
• Ability to regularly walk throughout the production floor and interact with manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to stand, bend, and move around manufacturing areas during inspections and troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts and work adjusted hours when operational needs require.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. The listed pay range represents the anticipated base compensation for this position.
Join a team focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to safety, integrity, quality, and teamwork.