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“Controls Leader. Skills: power and control systems, PLC, Rockwell FactoryTalk, troubleshooting. Provide support with power and control systems. Oversee equipment specification and maintenance”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve or exceed reliability targets; reduce overall consumption and costs; eliminate losses in safety, quality, reliability and cost
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting and repair; troubleshoot and eliminate control systems issues
100% on-site, Day Shift 6AM-6PM, Flexibility required, Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays), Flow to the work as needed, manufacturing environment, noise level can be loud, Regularly required to talk and hear, Frequently required to walk, use hands and fingers to handle or and reach, Occasionally required to climb or and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently, May push and pull heavy objects, Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years of relevant controls experience, 5 years of manufacturing experience, knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms, Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Nice to Have
A bachelor’s degree, Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing, Experience leading and influencing others, Experience learning and integrating new technologies, Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment, Demonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systems, Experience with plant systems software (Proficy, Project Management, eAM, etc. ), Understanding of technical systems and terminology, Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
What You'll Do.
Provide support with power and control systems
Oversee equipment specification and maintenance
Ensure proper operation and repair
Achieve reliability targets
Support plant start-up process
Develop technician skills
Serve as administrator and troubleshooter
Build sustainable system for E&I skill coaches
Develop onboarding and development systems
Develop power and control standards
Ensure technician compliance
Validate operating data from PLC
Own sustainability metering equipment
Develop plans to reduce consumption
Provide expertise in machine control
Identify losses and develop plans
Own Key Elements for systems
Work closely with engineering and operations leaders
Become controls systems technical expert
Provide engineering support on capital initiatives
Install and technical support of PLC hardware
Handle controls projects
Extend start up support and training
Execute wireless communication systems
Create system map layouts
Create sequence of operations
Create drawing packages
Assist in installation oversight
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with site Technical Manager; Work with Plant Engineer; Work with other department management; Work closely with engineering and operations leaders
Communication Scope
Effective presentation; verbal communication skills; written communication skills
Process & Methodology
capital initiatives
Full Job Description
**_Your Opportunity as the Controls Leader_** The Controls Leader will provide active support with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets within the bakery or a specific department. Throughout the plant start-up process as well as in ongoing operations, this role has responsibility for systems optimization, compliance, personnel safety and technician skill development relative to plant electrical power and process control systems. **Location:** 1969 Victory Dr. Columbus, GA (Hostess Manufacturing Facility) **Work Arrangements:** 100% on-site, Day Shift 6AM-6PM – Flexibility required. Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed **In this Role You Will:** * Serve as primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership * Builds and maintains a sustainable system for plant E&I skill development; coaches on skill assessment and development of operating and E&I technicians within the department; Works with the site Technical Manager to build and maintain sustainable process and machine control onboarding and ongoing development systems for plant Process Engineers, Interns and Area Leaders * Works with the site Technical Manager and Plant Engineer to develop power and control standards and ensure application of the standards in their area of responsibility * Knows, communicates, and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes; Is also responsible for ensuring equipment and safe practice compliance in their area of responsibility * Responsible for validation of the operating data from PLC into Proficy or other MES systems; Support plant PEs in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development * Owns the validity and ongoing s
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