Your Opportunity as the Manager, Controls Engineering – Engineering & Technical Services Organization (TSO)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager, Controls Engineering - Engineering & Technical Services Organization (TSO) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing plant project support and at times leading projects, establishing, and maintaining standards and best practices, engaging proactively with vendors for quicker resolution and new technology adoption, and providing corporate support for operations technologies. This role will also involve supporting the automation landscape, locating, and reapplying successful automation solutions, functioning as an expert for key technologies, and staying current on emerging operational technologies.

Location:

Based at a JMS manufacturing plant or bakery

Preferred locations: Orrville, OH; Arkadelphia, AK; Buffalo, NY; Columbus, GA; Decatur, AL; Emporia, KS; Lexington, KY; Longmont, CO; McCalla, AL; Memphis, TN; or New Orleans, LA

Work Arrangements:

100% on-site

Travel - up to 25% to other manufacturing plants / bakeries

Reports To: Senior Manager, Automation & Controls

In this role you will focus in the areas of:

Plant Project Support

Lead and manage controls engineering projects where the need is identified within the JMS network of plants, ensuring timely and successful completionWork closely with engineering and operations leaders to transition projects through CQVProvide power and controls support on capital initiatives when applicable

Standards and Best Practices

Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all projectsEnsure compliance with national regulations (NFPA 70, NFPA 70s, NFPA 79, NEC, OSHA 1910)

Vendor Engagement

Proactively engage with vendors to resolve issues quickly and explore new technologies that can enhance our operations

C&IS Support

Provide C&IS support from a corporate side to operations, ensuring alignment with overall business objectivesSupport MES and IS Operations when priorities align

Automation Landscape Support

Support the automation landscape, understanding current state and helping drive targeted improvements

Reapply Successful Automation

Identify and reapply successful automation solutions across different areas of a plant or other sites to improve efficiency and productivity

Expert in Key Technologies

Serve as the subject matter expert for key technologies, providing guidance and support to the engineering and operations teams

Stay Current on Emerging Technologies

Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging operational technologies to keep the company at the forefront of industry advancements

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What we are looking for:  

Minimum Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, or Chemical Engineering8+ years of relevant controls experience5+ years of manufacturing experienceAbility to effectively engage, lead, and build capability with leadership, plant teams, and on the floorStrong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platformsWorking knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practicesExperience learning and integrating new technologiesExperience leading the installation of equipmentCapital and/or project management experienceUnderstanding of plant systems software (Proficy, Project Management, eAM, etc.)Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

An Electrical Engineering degreeFANUC robot and/or automation experienceMechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturingExperience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment

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