Automation/PLC Superintendent

American Foods Group, LLC • Wright City, MO

6d

About The Position

The IT Program PLC Superintendent is responsible for accountable for the IT Infrastructure, PLC’s robotics, scales, labelers, servers, and IT Dept.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience managing IT dept (PLC programming)
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising, planning, and scheduling a maintenance crew
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision
• Proficiency in PLC electronic theory and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and use blueprints, schematics and other diagrams
• Ability to work on a team and communicate well with others
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to perform work with minimal direction
• Time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in area of specialty is a plus
• BS in computer science or in area of specialty preferred
• Previous IT experience in a slaughter meat facility
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all the IT functions for the site
• Compliance with all federal, state, local and internal requirements from design through operation and maintenance of the plant. Ensure employees are aware of the requirements and their responsibility
• Oversee facility computer program upgrades and collaborate with all departments to ensure best practices are always being followed
• Work closely with cross functional teams (ops / QA / Engineering) to ensure facility needs are being met (temps / air flows / utilities etc)
• Maintain all IT infrastructure, departments, and equipment. Ensure equipment is performing to high standards and in a safe manner at all times
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and develop specs for the IT team
• Ensure proper training for all refrigeration personnel
• Maintain a team that is cross-functional and trained in different areas of IT to ensure crewing changes do not impact the facility
• Establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and procedures for the IT dept
• Requisition tools / equipment and supplies as needed (ensure critical spares are in stock at all times)
• Promote and drive succession development with areas of responsibility
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan.
• Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED