Electrical Maintenance Supervisor - Selah Plant, Selah, WA
Target Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 Starting Range,
Annual Incentive: 6% Target Bonus
An Electrical Maintenance Supervisor responsible for leading the overnight maintenance team in a high-volume food manufacturing facility. This position oversees electrical and multi-craft maintenance personnel, ensures equipment reliability, supports production operations, and drives a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical and mechanical expertise with proven leadership skills and experience in food manufacturing environments.
Required:
Previous food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of:
Food safety standards
GMPs
Maintenance compliance within a food production environment
Experience leading and developing maintenance teams
Strong background in both:
Electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Ability to troubleshoot and support maintenance activities across multiple disciplines
Experience writing and maintaining:
SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
OPLs (One Point Lessons)
PMs (Preventive Maintenance Procedures)
Experience with CMMS systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Packaging manufacturing experience
Union environment experience
Advanced PLC troubleshooting and programming experience
Experience leading electrical reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
Job Responsibilities:
Technical Expectations
Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair expertise
Working mechanical maintenance knowledge
PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
Ability to plan and organize electrical projects and repairs
Preventive and predictive maintenance leadership
Commitment to electrical and mechanical safety practices
Ability to improve equipment reliability and plant performance
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reducing downtime and increasing efficiency
Leadership Expectations
Candidates should demonstrate:
Proven success supervising maintenance teams
Ability to effectively manage difficult employee situations
Strong accountability standards for both self and team members
Effective coaching, mentoring, and employee development skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
A well-defined leadership philosophy and management style
Ability to build engagement while driving performance and results
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