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Manufacturing Electrician Supervisor

Location: Buffalo, NY
Pay: $43.10 – $44.10/hour
Shift: Typically 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (flexible)

Must-Haves:

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and regulations (NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E).

• Experience with PLCs (Modicon, Allen Bradley), VFDs, and HMIs in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and parts specifications.

• Skilled in troubleshooting electrical systems and components, including single and three-phase wiring up to 600V.

• Experience leading, training, and mentoring a team of electricians.

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Electrician Supervisor, you will oversee and guide a team of electricians to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and on budget. You’ll be the go-to technical resource, solving complex electrical issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

You will also:

• Plan and manage electrical projects – determine specifications, select contractors, schedule installations, estimate time and materials, and maintain project documentation.

• Lead your team – delegate tasks, provide guidance, mentor staff, and monitor progress toward goals.

• Ensure operational excellence – identify and track recurring line issues, respond to daily operational challenges, and provide technical support to resolve production problems.

• Promote safety – enforce safety protocols, participate in all safety programs, and ensure compliance with corporate and plant policies.

• Communicate effectively – with contractors, consultants, vendors, shift supervisors, and other stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities & Skills:

• Support GMPs, plant safety, quality, and sanitation standards.

• Conduct safety and sanitation audits on a timely basis.

• Operate industrial equipment including walk-behind hand trucks and forklifts.

• Understand general equipment mechanics and diagnose problems.

• Comfortable working alone across all areas of the plant.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented mindset.

This is a hands-on supervisory role in a high-speed manufacturing environment, ideal for an experienced electrician with strong leadership, troubleshooting, and project management skills.