Manager, Controls Engineering

Company: The J. M. Smucker Company
Location: Longmont
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

The J.M. Smucker Company has a unique culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs, strengthened by Our Commitment to Each Other and perpetuated by the creation of an environment that leads to the continued growth of our employees.

Inspired by more than 120 years of business success and five generations of family leadership, The J. M. Smucker Company makes food that people and pets love. The Company s portfolio of 40+ brands, which are found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants, includes iconic products consumers have always loved such as Folgers , Jif and Milk-Bone plus new favorites like Caf Bustelo , Smucker s Uncrustables and Rachael Ray Nutrish . Over the past two decades, the Company has grown rapidly by thoughtfully acquiring leading and emerging brands, while ensuring the business has a positive impact on its 7,000+ employees, the communities it is a part of and the planet. For more information about The J. M. Smucker Company, visit https://jmsmucker.com.

TITLE

Manager, Controls Engineering

LOCATION

Longmont, CO

- A comprehensive relocation package may be available

REPORTS TO

Plant Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Controls Engineering has responsibility for systems optimization, compliance, personnel safety and technician skill development relative to plant electrical power and process control systems. He/she assumes a leadership role with regard to control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Owns plant Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) Key Element 3.10 Electrical Power & Safety, NFPA 70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 compliance for the plant

* Serves as the primary administrator and direction setter for the plant control systems (FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Historian, ACP Thin Manager, PLC architecture, Network and motion controls)

* Serves as primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant control systems; is a key member of the plant technical leadership team

* Builds and maintains a sustainable system for plant E&I skill development; Develops E/I technician skills within the plant

* Responsible for developing and implementing E&I technician training program for the plant s pay and progression system

* Provides support throughout other parts of the plant as needed on a daily basis

* Builds and maintains sustainable process control systems onboarding for plant Process Engineers, Interns and Area Leaders, as well as, ongoing coaching and development of Process Engineers and Interns

* Owns the plant power outage recovery plan and emergency power generation plan

* Primary plant resource on Corporate power and controls standards and owns technical documentation for these systems

* Provides expertise in the design and implementation of process automation applications

* Works with Plant Engineering, E&I coordinators and technicians to Identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost

* Provides leadership for maintaining, testing, monitoring and improving electrical distribution systems

* Works with Engineering IS team to maintain and update plant Historical database standards and accuracy (FactoryTalk Historian and Proficy Historian)

* Works closely with Engineering and Operations leaders on selection and installation/start-up of new equipment; becomes the technical expert on new equipment and insures the training of others with regard to control systems

* Serves as Project Manager for Initiatives ranging from E&I focus to complete capital projects

* Role model, both technically and from a leadership perspective

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

* A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required

Experience

* At least 10 years of relevant power distribution and control systems experience is required

* Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

* Mechanical and electrical experience in the CPG or pharmaceutical industry is a plus

* Experience with SQMS PM Maintenance Systems (Proficy, Project Management, eAM)

* Experience in manufacturing maintenance with delivered results with Maintenance Systems

Other

* Strong troubleshooting skills

* Strong knowledge of process control hardware, instrumentation and software including PLC platforms

* Working knowledge of NFPA guidelines

* Understands technical systems and terminology

* Excellent inter-personal skills

* Experience learning and integrating new technologies

* Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment

* Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

* Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

* Ability to organize and prioritize actions to help meet plant objectives and long-term vision

* Self-motivated and can work independently with minimal direct supervision

* Proven project management skills

* Experience leading, teaching or managing others effectively

* Able to perform moderate activity including but not limited to, significant time spent on manufacturing floor and some physical work on equipment

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The J. M. Smucker Company (the Company ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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