Electronics Supervisor » Date:Jun 24, 2025 Location: Sterling, IL, US Company: Leggett & Platt We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Electronics Supervisor within our Rod Mill Electrical team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. As an Electronics Supervisor you will have the opportunity to safely produce high quality products. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by providing leadership and direction to the Rod Mill Electrical Department. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. So, what will you be doing as an Electronics Supervisor? + Monitor electrical processes that affect operation of Rod Mill and quality of product + Troubleshoot to find cause of electrical problems (equipment, electrical, motors, PLC…) and implement solution for correction to decrease the amount of down time + Take readings and predict source of problems + Manage drives program for backup and restore + Receive calls during ‘non work hours’ to assist with trouble shooting; return to mill if needed + Oversee Electrical Supervisor & department + Fill in for Electrical Supervisor as needed + Assist Rod Mill General Supervisor & General Manager as directed + Educate employees on what we do as well as how and why we do it + Provide ongoing training & coaching of current and electrical end employees + Document employee performance issues & administer discipline + Participate in Union employee grievance procedures if needed + Report operational issues to General Manager & Roller in a timely manner + Share information with other Maintenance and Production Supervisors/Managers + Complete required reports + Assist in initial creation and ongoing evaluation of SSC Electrical Apprenticeship + Provide training to + Audit and update SJPs + Verify that all SJPs and Safety processes are followed + Enforce SSC Work Rules and Policies consistently + Champion and participate in ECO, QMS & Continuous Improvement initiatives + Comply with and enforce all SSC Safety rules + Participate in training from HR, Rod Manager, Safety, and Leggett & Platt + All other duties as assigned To be successful in this role, you’ll need: + 5+ years heavy industrial electrical & electronics experience + 2-5 years leadership experience + Able to learn the sequence of operations for equipment and understand sensors, motors, valves, gearboxes, etc. in detail + Knowledge of energy points + Understand properties of physics + Basic understanding of process control, machine control and hydraulics + Read/Cross reference/modify electrical and P&ID and basic layout prints + Strong comprehension of AC and DC electricity + Able to follow distribution layouts and understand why sources of power are controlled in panels as they are + Understand voltages from high voltage yard to plant floor + Understand discrete and analog designs + Apply understanding of schematics’ symbols and logic in problem resolution + Understand AC and DC motor designs, starters, fusing, overloads, drive and dynamic braking + Working knowledge of drives as source of controls power including wired connections, interfacing relays, IO, Power and communication connections + Understand communication control without wired connections and be able to connect to drives that use communication for controls. + Drives software + Knowledge of basic structure of OS, ES, HMI servers, HMI clients, backing up servers and downloading HMI Servers + Understand PLC Hardware configuration and communication from point to point + Know how to access addressing of the hardware + Average to advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, accessing files on network drives, writing/sending/receiving emails + Understand licensing of installed software Things we consider a plus: + Degree in industrial technology/Electronics/Electrical or related field. Knowledge of Siemens software What to Do Next Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. Our Values Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together. + Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging. + Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad. + Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us. + Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change. Our Commitment to You We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you. Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com Job Segment: Electrical, Machinist, Hydraulics, Engineering, Manufacturing »