Jack Link's Protein Snacks
Food & Beverage
ControlsEngineeringManager
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“Controls Engineering Manager at Jack Link's Protein Snacks. Skills: Automation, Controls Engineering, SCADA, PLC. Lead automation strategy. Standardize PLC architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve line OEE; Reduce MTTR; Reduce automation downtime; Deliver projects on-time; Deliver projects on-budget; Ensure system standardization; Ensure data integrity; Ensure data uptime
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
Wear PPE, Stand for extended periods, Use hands/arms, Lift up to 25 pounds, Lift up to 50 pounds infrequently, Visually inspect equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years automation experience, Controls engineering experience, SCADA systems experience, PLC experience, HMI experience, Industrial networks experience
Nice to Have
Motion control experience, Vision systems experience, Robotics experience, CMMS systems understanding, Reliability/TPM principles understanding
What You'll Do.
Lead automation strategy
Standardize PLC architecture
Standardize HMI architecture
Standardize SCADA architecture
Standardize network architecture
Drive system modernization roadmap
Drive obsolescence mitigation roadmap
Drive digital integration roadmap
Ensure 24/7 controls support
Own major automation failures
Reduce MTTR for failures
Define troubleshooting standards
Implement root cause analysis
Lead controls engineers
Set performance expectations
Build team bench strength
Eliminate repeat failure modes
Build predictive automation strategies
Build preventative automation strategies
Support TPM initiatives
Lead automation scope for projects
Ensure design standards
Ensure commissioning excellence
Ensure seamless startup
Own SCADA/MES data accuracy
Own SCADA/MES data availability
Enable real-time visibility
Convert data into insights
Support production throughput
Support line stability
Ensure execution capability
Eliminate root causes
Implement improvements
Participate in performance reviews
Participate in loss elimination
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Operations; Partner with Maintenance; Partner with Reliability; Partner with OpEx & CI; Cross-functional integration
Process & Methodology
Project execution
Full Job Description
At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—[Jack Link’s®](https://www.jacklinks.com/) , [Lorissa’s Kitchen®](https://www.lorissaskitchen.com/) , [Golden Island®](https://www.goldenislandjerky.com/) , [BiFi®](https://www.bifi.com/en) , and [Peperami®](https://www.peperami.tv/) and [KOOEE!®](https://www.kooeesnacks.com.au/) to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. The Controls Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, performance, and development of all automation, controls, and SCADA systems within a highly automated food manufacturing facility. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, system reliability, and continuous improvement of automation platforms to support world-class safety, quality, and operational efficiency. This leader is a critical driver of OEE, downtime reduction, and digital plant capability, partnering closely with Operations, Mainten
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