Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

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!