Electrical Supervisor

Description

Company Background:

Alta Forest Products, in collaboration with Itochu Building Products, is the world’s largest producer of wood fence boards. Our sawmills operate with advanced optimization systems, high-speed production lines, and a commitment to zero wood waste. With facilities across the Pacific and Inland Northwest, we continue to invest in our mills, our people, and the technology that drives our industry forward.

The Role:

As the Electrical Supervisor at our sawmill, you will lead a team of union electricians responsible for maintaining and improving the electrical and control systems that keep our mill running. From troubleshooting high-voltage equipment to supporting PLC-driven optimization systems, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient mill operations.

You will coordinate daily work, support preventive and predictive maintenance, and partner closely with production leadership to minimize downtime. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work effectively within a union environment.

If you thrive in fast-paced industrial settings and enjoy developing skilled tradespeople, this is a strong fit. Manage and develop strategic national account relationships within the distribution channel

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of union electricians in a high-volume sawmill environment.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, OSHA, mill safety rules, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on saw lines, conveyors, Debarker, chippers, and optimization equipment.
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and industrial automation.
• Prioritize and assign work orders to maintain equipment uptime and production flow.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to plan and execute repairs and upgrades.
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical systems, PM tasks, and equipment history.
• Lead root-cause analysis for electrical failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new mill equipment and control systems.
• Manage inventory of electrical parts, tools, and critical spares.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and maintain positive labor relations.
• Participate in capital project planning and provide technical guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Demonstrate previous experience supervising electrical or maintenance teams in manufacturing.
• Apply strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, especially in heavy-equipment environments.
• Work confidently with PLC logic, optimization systems, and automated sawmill controls.
• Leverage technology for diagnostics, maintenance planning, and reporting.
• Maintain a strong drive for safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience; sawmill or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Journey-level electrician certification or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a union environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of NEC, OSHA, and LOTO procedures.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Demonstrated planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop skilled trades personnel.
• Proven track record of meeting KPIs and maintenance targets.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with CMMS systems and Microsoft® Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Environment 

This role operates in professional office and an active sawmill. Exposure to industrial environments, including high-speed machinery and moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards,  noise, vibration, and airborne particulates. Temperature changes in indoor and outdoor conditions should be expected.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
• The employee will need to occasionally lift or carry 25 pounds or more and may at times be required to lift/move up to 75 pounds.
• This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for extended lengths of time. 
• Frequent use of hands for handling tools, writing, typing, wiring and other duties requiring dexterity.

Position Type/Travel/Schedule 

This is an exempt position and not eligible for overtime. A typical schedule requires 40 hours per week, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, or calls to support critical mill operations. Limited travel may be required for training or vendor coordination.

Benefits & Pay

• Starting Pay Range: $105,500 - $125,000 per year (starting wage will be dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employee and Family Life Insurance
• Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan w/ 4.5% immediate vested match
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance. 

Small company, big opportunity! Growing & investing in employees and mills, Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience.

Alta Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.