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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for our plywood mill in Dudley, North Carolina. The Electrical Superintendent will lead the plant's electrical production function, managing the Electrical Supervisor and electrical staff in a manner that supports Principle-Based Management®, fosters teamwork, and delivers strong operational results.
This role champions safety excellence by promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability while proactively identifying and mitigating electrical risks. The Electrical Superintendent assists in leading the Electrical team by monitoring work quality, providing technical and leadership guidance, and serving as a key contributor to the facility's management team. This position positively influences others and plays a critical role in improving reliability and overall plant performance.
What You Will Do
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Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of salaried and hourly associates in the Electrical Department.
- Plan and assign daily work tasks to ensure efficient use of labor and maintenance resources.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support training and development of electrical personnel.
- Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical systems, including PLCs, motors, drives, control systems, and power distribution equipment.
- Coach and support the Electrical team in troubleshooting complex electrical issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to plan, track, and analyze maintenance activities and equipment history.
- Read, interpret, and ensure accurate use of electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to support maintenance and project work.
- Work with Project Leaders and Engineering to support the installation, startup, and optimization of new electrical systems and equipment.
- Ensure electrical installations and repairs comply with applicable electrical codes, regulatory requirements, and company safety standards.
- Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing safety policies, conducting regular safety inspections, and proactively identifying and mitigating electrical hazards.
- Prepare, manage, and optimize the electrical maintenance budget to control costs while supporting operational needs.
- Identify and implement process improvements, reliability initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities within the Electrical Department.
- Routinely utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or similar problem-solving tools to address equipment failures and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall facility performance and production objectives.
- Work in a manufacturing plant environment that may include high noise levels, dust, and non-climate-controlled areas.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
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Five (5) or more years of electrical experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
- Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or military environment
- Working knowledge of PC-based tools such as MS Word, Excel, and maintenance or production reporting systems
- Ability to learn and effectively use site-specific systems and processes
What Will Put You Ahead
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Associate degree or higher in a related technical field
- Previous experience in a wood products manufacturing environment
- Previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor or similar frontline leadership role
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000), PowerFlex drives, HMI systems, robotics, and advanced power distribution
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
