Plant Controls and Automation Specialist - New Glarus, United States - Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Jack Link's Protein Snacks
Jack Link's Protein Snacks
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New Glarus, United States

1 week ago

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When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey - whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment.

It's a journey we share with you.

It's the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground.

To realize our vision of becoming the World's #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up Together, we keep going.

Are you wild enough to join us? Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No.

1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide.

Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link's Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward.

The Jack Link's Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**
DIRECT REPORTS

  • None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

  • Duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of:
  • Support Plant Operations 40%
  • Develop and implement automation controls to support plant floor strategies, efficiency, productivity improvement, and innovation.
  • Support operational and line efficiency initiatives to meet operating expectations and are completed within authorized budgets and schedule constraints.
  • Perform root cause analysis specific to system controls breakdowns.
  • Strong analytical and proven problemsolving skills and attention to details.
  • Execute and Support Capital Projects 25%
  • Support as an expert, implementation of plant automation control projects.
  • Supports the team with the development and execution of project scope, costs, and schedule from concept through vertical startup.
  • Develop and support strategic Electrical Controls/Automation Initiatives 25%
  • Help lead, implement & support MES and SCADA.
  • Drives technical solutions by evaluating and recommending new technologies to help reduce/eliminate issues associated with equipment performance.
  • Supports the development of the plant longrange controls capital plan and manage obsolescence.
  • Maintaining a robust disaster recovery plan, including managing source control software (i.e., Asset Centre).
  • Technical Services Leadership and Support Duties 10%
  • Strong control systems background with experience in servo motion control, stepper motors, tuning and maintaining control systems including motion, safety, vision, and sensor systems.
  • Coaches and mentors Plant Engineers & Maintenance Technicians to build technical capability and leadership behaviors consistent with our stated goals.

Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**Preferred:
  • Food industry or CPG experience in Electrical Control/Automation.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

  • Project engineering experience including scope definition, cost estimation and tracking.
  • Must have knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with an understanding of manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.
  • Demonstrates project management leadership, problemsolving, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with TPM, Six Sigma, LEAN or other vigorous Continuous Improvement Methodologies preferred.
  • Ability to work with a team and influence diverse groups at various levels and across functions.
  • Job assignments are complex in nature and require excellent planning and technical skills. Must be able to work independently.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fastchanging work environment and be a creative thinker.
  • Ability to teach the fundamentals of electrical automation and control systems.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the primary codes and safety requirements applicable to controls safety systems, robotics, and power distribution equipment and systems.
  • Demonstrates compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, City and/or State agencies, etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements.
  • Experience in programming PLC's e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Mitsubishi using ladder logic.
  • Strong understan
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