Electrical and Automation Supervisor

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall, Purpose and Objective of Position

This position is responsible for supervising electrical and automation projects throughout the entire site & overseeing maintenance work utilizing a team of internal and external resources. This position will be primarily be working with electricians, area managers, planner, maintenance coordinator to plan and schedule all electrical maintenance needs and support.

Responsibilities include Project and construction management on all plant projects, capital projects, and supporting maintenance staff overall. Ensuring all electrical schematics are up to date and documented in the engineering SharePoint folder. General electrical maintenance and repair of all plant production machinery and equipment.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Oversee electrical crew lead’s plan and schedule of maintenance activities by priority level to minimize downtime and interruptions.
• Work with Electrical Crew lead to create and maintain inventory for tools and spare parts.
• Work with Warehouse Supervisor on adequate inventory stock levels by ordering and receiving parts and tools.
• Oversee internal and external resources linked to various projects, including but not limited to capital projects, etc.
• Work with all departments on any project that has electrical work related to it to keep LDC electrical standard practices in place.
• Back up the plan and schedule all preventative & corrective maintenance for machinery, auxiliary equipment & Building maintenance, with the maintenance crew lead.
• Coordinate with departments to schedule all project works and contractor work.
• Facilitate meetings to keep track of established timelines and due dates for projects.
• Collect and maintain drawings, manuals, and other documentation of equipment and machinery.
• Use technical knowledge to provide strategic support to maintenance departments.
• Keep record and file essential maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors for deliveries and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Keep track of KPI’s to ensure goals are being achieved.
• Help maintenance team with plant shutdown as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Direct & support crew lead as required.
• Drive team culture that is focused on continuous improvement, positive morale and highest level of customer service and professionalism in the workplace.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership behaviors by focusing on how we accomplish task, in addition to what results we accomplish.
• Participate in the Maintenance Management On-call rotation.
• Work with Maintenance Manager and Human Resources to set performance goals and develop measurable objectives for team members.
• Provide formal and informal support and coaching to direct reports as needed to improve performance or generate opportunities for the growth and development of employees.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation and compliance of all corporate initiatives, corporate mandated policies, procedures and processes and Government regulations.
• Ensure process and financial objectives are met.
• Accountable for key maintenance measurement and results
• Accountable for all maintenance related assets, costs, and control
• Responsible for coaching Electrical staff within Maintenance department.
• Ensure that the department’s customer requirements are always met.
• Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, all applicable LDC policies
• And any other duties as assigned by supervision.

Safety Responsibilities

• Is an active member of the facility SHE Program. 
• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. 
• Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. 
•      Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.  

Quality & Food Safety Program

Be an active member of the facility's Quality & Food Safety Program. Maintains good working knowledge of the Food Safety Program policies and procedures. Ensure all applicable requirements are adhered to within the area of responsibility. Ensures employees are provided training on the food safety program procedures, policies, and job tasks associated with food safety. Ensures that work conditions not adhering to the program requirements are remedied as soon as possible.

SHE Program

Active member of the facility SHE Program.  Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.  Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.  Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner.  Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.  

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:    Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the public.
Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Decision Making/Accountability

Provide direction of workflow to staff to ensure peak work efficiencies and product quality are met.  The individual in this position will understand Company standards and government regulations with respect to areas of responsibility to ensure ongoing compliance.  Investigate and resolve production issues related to maintenance activities.  Individual will be required to participate in plant start-ups and shut-downs as required and in the management on-call rotation within the Maintenance department.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

• Relevant technical schooling or equivalent experience, Journeyman Electrician Preferred.
• Post Journeyman Qualification preferred.
• Technical and practical knowledge of machinery/equipment
• Able to read and understand drawings/schematics.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented.
• High proficiency with computers; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Able to work in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge and/or experience in ISO quality standards system and LEAN manufacturing an asset.
• Knowledge of processing (Canola) industry is an asset.

Experience
Minimum of five to seven years of Electrical and/or Automation work experience within a Maintenance department, previous experience with Capital Projects, and previous experience directly supervising internal and external resources is required. Computer literacy and CMMS experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Valid Driver’s License
• Comprehensive knowledge of all maintenance disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to provide and maintain a safe and effective working environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a plant management position with ability to set clear, reasonable goals and expectations and hold staff accountable to these goals.
• Project development and management experience
• Working knowledge of budgets, process reports, and other financial statements
• Proficient with standard software products

Working Conditions:

Continuous 24/7 plant operations with this position are Mon – Fri 8 hrs. per day depending on plant operations, as well as off-shift call-ins.  The successful candidate should expect that there may be circumstances when they are required to work outside of their normal hours as a requirement of the position. Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; gases, vapors, dust, odors, and flammable liquids; occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high-volume noise.    

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us