at Smithfield in St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Job Description
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!
Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Pay: $66,000 - $96,250 annually
Annual Bonus Earning Potential
5k Sign on Bonus!
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefits available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
The Automation and Controls Engineer Supervisor will be responsible for the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of electrical control systems at the facility. As part of the automation team, you will be responsible for helping define and update long term technology roadmap of the plant. In addition to this, the Automation and Controls Engineer Supervisor will also be responsible for maintaining current backups of all automation infrastructure as it relates to software, & specific programs. The Automation and Controls Engineer Supervisor will essentially combine fundamental controls and process knowledge with recent advances in automation, delivering creative solution that solve real work Manufacturing problems.
Core Responsibilities
Leads teams of Maintenance Mechanics & Electricians in predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair.
Collaborates closely with the Maintenance team as required.
Responsible for the development, implementation and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP's, Safety, etc.).
Ensures maintenance is scheduled in a timely manner and works closely with Production to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
Develops and/or maintains Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function (supplier performance, 3rd party contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, etc.)
Provides long term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
Trains employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with USDA regulations.
Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
Provides regular status reports to maintenance management team.
In the absence of key personnel the employee's supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred.
Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making,... For full info follow application link.
Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
