BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises workers engaged in maintaining and repairing electrical/electronic systems such as harvest floor equipment, processing equipment, refrigeration equipment, rendering equipment and building utilities. Supervises workers engaged in installing and servicing electrical/electronic equipment. Supervises employees who maintain, repair and service plant equipment, buildings, and facilities. Supervises IT department employees and plant electrical project support. Utilizes working knowledge of electrical systems, both control and industrial wiring, electrical controls and instrumentation to maintain plant equipment at optimal levels. Utilizes knowledge of automated equipment operation, including setup, repair and tear down, to maintain plant equipment at optimal levels. Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards. Prepares work schedules. Creates work assignments to subordinates. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy and practices. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems. Maintains production equipment in a manner that meets organizational standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime. Requisition of tools, equipment, and supplies. Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs and procedures. Administers training programs to ensure proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair programs and procedures. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must have 4 years experience in electrical maintenance / food manufacturing experience. Must have experience with processing equipment. Must have working knowledge of PLC's. Must have working knowledge of electrical systems, both control and industrial wiring. Must have working knowledge of networked devices and systems. Must be proficient in the following areas: Electrical Controls & instrumentation, Automated Equipment Operation (setup, repair, and tear down). Must be capable of becoming Haz-Mat team qualified. Must have excellent communication skills. Must have good computer skills. Must be highly motivated, self-starter. Preferred general knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. EOE, including disability/vets