POSITION SUMMARY

The Controls Engineering Manager will provide essential leadership in power and control systems, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and technician development to meet or exceed reliability goals at the plant in Mccalla, AL. This role will focus on optimizing systems, ensuring compliance, promoting personnel safety, and enhancing technician skills in relation to plant electrical power and process control systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems
• Contributes to developing and implementing power and control standards for all projects and upgrades
• Leads the implementation of the site masterplan for power and controls systems, including equipment replacement planning
• Establishes and maintains a system for the skill development of plant Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians
• Supervises Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians and provides daily guidance
• Ensures compliance with local and national electrical codes and safety regulations
• Validates MES data from PLCs and supports process engineers in data analysis
• Assists in designing and implementing machine control and process automation applications
• Collaborates with engineering and operations to identify and eliminate losses in safety, quality, reliability, and cost
• Handles key elements of systems related to power and control systems and ensures compliance
• Works with engineering and operations leaders on selection, installation, and start-up of new equipment
• Provides power and controls engineering support for capital initiatives
• Offers support throughout the plant as needed on a daily basis
• Applies control, simulation, and process modeling technologies to improve process and packaging operations

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required; Electrical engineering degree is preferred

Experience

5 years of relevant controls experience is required

Manufacturing experience is preferred

Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing is preferred

Other

Ability to work and manage within a team environment

Strong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation, and software

Working knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment

Proficiency in plant historian

Experience with plant systems software

Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications

Excellent interpersonal skills

Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed

Experience leading, teaching, or managing others effectively

Some travel required

Able to perform moderate physical activity