Electrical Shop Supervisor

Laitram Machinery is looking for an Electrical Shop Supervisor for our Harahan, LA facility.

For over 70 years, Laitram Machinery has pioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and organize daily, weekly, and monthly goals for the Electrical Shop (ESHOP) team
• Manage resources effectively to ensure deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld
• Provide technical support with configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical components including:
• PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, and general motor control equipment
• Support Field Service team with technical assistance and troubleshooting
• Oversee operation and maintenance of all tools and equipment within area of responsibility
• Ensure compliance with all ESHOP processes, procedures, and safety protocols
• Lead training and cross-training efforts to maintain a flexible, high-performing team
• Conduct regularly scheduled Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean/5S exercises with team
• Monitor performance through data collection and metric reporting to drive decision-making
• Conduct regular performance reviews, disciplinary actions as needed, and facilitate team development
• Participate actively in department meetings and maintain open, effective communication

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, Associate’s in Electrical Engineering Technology, or 6 years’ experience in motor control fabrication
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in motor control systems or equivalent
• At least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role
• Familiarity with PLC programming languages (ladder logic, function block, structured text)
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for power and control circuitry
• Ability to use multimeters, process meters, and similar diagnostic tools
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience downloading and configuring PLC, HMI, and VFD software
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage shop order handling, labor tracking, and inventory software
• Strong leadership capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodology
• Capable of adjusting plans to meet goals and manage unexpected challenges
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as outlined in the job’s functional description

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Lead or Supervisor in an electrical production environment
• Technical experience with Windows OS:
• Executable (.exe) and Batch (.bat) files
• Command prompt scripts and Windows firewall settings
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in motor control and automation

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled