Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Food & Beverage

ControlsEngineeringManager

$135–195k ~AI est. Perry, Georgia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Food & Beverage
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

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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