Controls Engineering Leader

JOB SUMMARY

The Controls Engineering Leader will provide active leadership with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets within the bakery or a specific department.
Throughout the plant start-up process as well as in ongoing operations, this role has responsibility for systems optimization, compliance, personnel safety and technician skill development relative to plant electrical power and process control systems.

Why Smucker is the Place for You

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - one that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day.
That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.
Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice.
Highlights include:

• Our Total Reward benefits program - includes competitive health and financial benefits that reflect your needs at different life stages, and a Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including:
  medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, parental leave, and annual holiday bonus

• Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop - beyond functional job-based education, we promote well-rounded development and encourage a spirit of continuous learning as part of our commitment to help you realize your professional goals.
  

• Our continued progress on the journey to become the inclusive and diverse organization we expect to be supporting equity across our communities.
  We firmly believe that an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.
  Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace - an environment you will look forward to coming into each day

Your Opportunity

At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love.
It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families.
With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career.
That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment.

In this role you will:

• Serve as primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership
• Builds and maintains a sustainable system for plant E&I skill development; coaches on skill assessment and development of operating and E&I technicians within the department; Works with the site Technical Manager to build and maintain sustainable process and machine control onboarding and ongoing development systems for plant Process Engineers, Interns and Area Leaders
• Works with the site Technical Manager and Plant Engineer to develop power and control standards and ensure application of the standards in their area of responsibility
• Knows, communicates, and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes; Is also responsible for ensuring equipment and safe practice compliance in their area of responsibility
• Responsible for validation of the operating data from PLC into Proficy or other MES systems; Support plant PEs in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development
• Owns the validity and ongoing system for maintaining the site sustainability metering equipment (power monitors and usage flow meters); Owns using the power monitoring data and developing plans to reduce overall consumption and costs
• Provides expertise in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as:
  control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI development
• Works with site Technical Manager, other department management and technicians to identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost
• Owns parts or whole Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.)
• Works closely with engineering and operations leaders on selection and installation/start-up of new equipment; Becomes the technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others with regard to control systems
• Serves as project manager for initiatives ranging from E&I focused projects to complete capital projects
• Provides power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives in their area of responsibility
• Provides support throughout other parts of the plant as needed on a daily basis
• Learns and applies advance control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations

The Right Role for You

Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company.
What we are looking for:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience, is required
• At least 5 years of relevant controls experience is required
• At least 2 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing others is required (including influential leadership)
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience is required
• Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing is preferred
• Ability to effectively engage, lead, and build capability on the floor
• Ability to work and manage within a team environment
• 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
• Understanding of technical systems and terminology
• Experience learning and integrating new technologies
• Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systems
• Experience with plant systems software (Proficy, Project Management, eAM, etc.)
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Some travel will be required for plant start up
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends

Learn More About Working at Smucker

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program