IE Supervisor

Ergon Inc. is seeking an IE Supervisor to join our Corporate Maintenance team in Flowood, MS. The IE Supervisor leads the IE division, providing support to the electrical, automation, and instrumentation infrastructure across the Ergon network. This position supports the development, implementation, and ongoing management of operational systems, policies, and procedures related to IE service. The position must work closely with other Maintenance Shop Supervisors and Fired Equipment Supervisors to share resources and effectively support the national Ergon footprint.

Education And Experience Requirements

- Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing industrial electrical systems and instrumentation, or a bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, or a construction-related field, with a minimum of 4 years of Industrial experience is required.

- Requires a self-motivated individual with strong leadership, communication, and organization skills. Collaboration and teamwork skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize.

- Must be a creative and strategic thinker, be able to identify others' strengths, inspire and motivate others, and maintain a customer focus.

- The person chosen must be physically able to work in a job-site environment for extended periods, including lifting to 50lbs, bending, squatting, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, crouching, and reaching, and must be physically able to work in extreme conditions, including heavy rain, wind, or excessive temperatures.

- Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook

- Able to receive and give feedback and constructive criticism from a variety of channels

- Must have a driver's license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and MVR.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Maintain vision, strategy, and goals of the department.

- Establish/maintain an inspection, preventative maintenance, and service program for IE infrastructure across the network.

- Develop job profiles, training requirements, and performance expectations for IE

- Provides supervision and direction to IE Techs to ensure the delivery of high-quality service.

- Interpret and seek total compliance with all OSHA, state, and federal regulations pertaining to IE activities.

- Build and update weekly work schedules to meet the maintenance needs of the business units.

- Ensure people and parts are coordinated to accomplish planned and unplanned maintenance jobs.

- Manage and analyze IE equipment inspection and failure records and implement further action as necessary to prevent repeated failures.

- Develop and manage spare parts and equipment inventory to support critical IE infrastructure in the network.

- Manage compliance programs and audits of equipment such as electrical tools, ARC flash PPE, etc.

- Drive and grow safety programs to promote safe work practices and a culture that prioritizes safety.

- Communicate with and provide technical support for business units. Be on call as needed to support breakdown failures and coordinate CMx resources.

- Collaborate with the Automation division within the engineering department to provide feedback and commissioning for new installations.

- Engage with the Automation division when necessary to support the IE infrastructure.

- Work with Operations to evaluate and identify preventative maintenance support needs on a plant-specific basis.

- Interview, hire, and facilitate the onboarding process for new employees.

- Duties such as parts receiving, generating POs, and invoice payment.

- Manage equipment in SAP by building new SAP files, gathering data for equipment information, and updating the location of equipment as work orders are completed.

- Promote maintenance/continuous improvement best practice initiatives and goals for application in the field.

- Identify inefficiencies and promote areas where improvements can be made, such as 5S activities, equipment/tool evaluation, data tracking, etc.

- Implementation and ongoing management of MaintainX in daily operations to manage spare parts inventory, work orders, procedures, and compliance programs.

- Oversee the entire lifecycle of work orders in SAP/MaintainX/Work Order Dashboard from initiation to completion.

- Promote a positive, "can-do" attitude to all co-workers and customers. Help promote a company culture that encourages high performance and engagement.

- Promote a good culture of teamwork and understanding.

- Available for out-of-town and overnight assignments.

- Other miscellaneous maintenance duties as requested.

- 50% travel required

- This role could be located in Jackson, MS, Vicksburg, MS, Ennis, TX, or Inman, SC

Soft Skills

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent customer service

- Relatability

- Good planning and organizational skills

- Collaborative management style

Why Ergon Inc.?

Benefits

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

- Competitive pay

- 401(k) matching & profit sharing

- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

- Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans

- Additional voluntary benefits

- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

- Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., We Live By Our Core Values

- Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.

- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.

- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of increasing but growing carefully and strategically.

- Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: IE Supervisor Location: Flowood, MS , Vicksburg, MS, Ennis, TX, or Inman, SC