Automation Superintendent - 1st Shift

West Point
1379 W Church Hill Rd
West Point, MS 39773, USA

The Automation Superintendent works under general supervision of Maintenance Manager. The role is responsible for overseeing the automation/electrical side of the plant and managing a team of automation techs and packout supervisors.

• Supervises team of automation techs and packout supervisors.
  • Monitors employee performance.
  • Has hiring and firing authority.
  • Does a daily staffing report.
  • Does a daily attendance report and turns it in to Payroll.
• Works with all production personnel on equipment and production flow issues
• Enforces safety rules; identifies and corrects safety hazards. Holds safety meetings with employees. Trains employees on safe job procedures. Investigates accidents and takes corrective action to prevent reoccurrences.
• Coordinates all maintenance activities with department to ensure all production and quality goals are met and to solve production and personnel problems.
• Other jobs or duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager.

• 3+ years’ supervisory experience in maintenance role
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use various computer applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to maintain good working relationships with all department supervisors.
• Must be able to work long hours and over five days a week.
• Must be capable of going to any area in the Processing Plant.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.

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