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 completion
Work closely with engineering and operations leaders to transition projects through CQV
Provide 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 projects
Ensure 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 objectives
Support 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 Engineering
8+ years of relevant controls experience
5+ years of manufacturing experience
Ability to effectively engage, lead, and build capability with leadership, plant teams, and on the floor
Strong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms
Working knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practices
Experience learning and integrating new technologies
Experience leading the installation of equipment
Capital and/or project management experience
Understanding 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 degree
FANUC robot and/or automation experience
Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing
Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment

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