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Electrical First Line Supervisor / Planner

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dupont logoDupont · Buffalo, NY
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
AccessibilityLeadershipSAFeSAP
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Responsibilities

  • Lead & Develop Talent: Coach and mentor skilled technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee daily maintenance activities to minimize downtime and optimize plant performance
  • Plan & Execute: Coordinate labor, materials, tools, and permits to ensure seamless execution of maintenance work
  • Prioritize for Impact: Make real-time decisions to balance safety, reliability, and production needs
  • Enhance Safety Culture: Champion and enforce safety programs-ensuring every task is completed safely and responsibly
  • Respond & Solve: Lead response to maintenance issues and emergencies with urgency and precision
  • Collaborate Broadly: Partner with production teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver innovative solutions and improve reliability
  • What You Bring
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience in maintenance or skilled trades
  • Associate's degree in an electrical discipline or a minimum of 10 years of manufacturing electrical / controls experience required
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Experience building and driving preventative maintenance programs
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
  • Experience with SAP or similar systems for maintenance planning and tracking
  • Familiarity with tools such as ETQ, Cority, Workday, or similar systems
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
  • What Sets You Apart
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Passion for building high-performing teams
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • If you're ready to lead from the front, influence performance, and build a culture of safety and excellence- we want to hear from you.
  • Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!
  • DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page .

Additional Information

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world's most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers We are looking for an experienced Electrical First Line Supervisor / Planner to join our Yerkes site in Buffalo, NY-someone who is energized by leading teams, driving reliability, and making a tangible difference on the plant floor. Why Join DuPont? Be part of a purpose-driven company focused on innovation and sustainability Lead in a highly collaborative, team-based environment Grow your career through continuous learning and leadership development Make a direct impact on safety, performance, and operational excellence


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