Automation Superintendent - West Point, Mississippi, , United States

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. · Essential Functions and Responsibilities · ...

Job description

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.