Control Systems Manager

TAMKO Careers•Joplin, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking a Control Systems Manager to work at one of TAMKO’s primary locations. The Controls Systems Manager will provide support to all TAMKO manufacturing locations and provide oversight of TAMKO’s PLC programming development as well as strategic vision on PLC programming standards and techniques. This is a management position that will oversee a team of 4-6 PLC Controls Engineers directly and 6 Controls Engineers indirectly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Electrical Systems; or equivalent education and experience.
5+ years of industry experience with PLC systems on an enterprise level
3+ years of industry experience with Siemens systems.
Previous experience managing Control Engineers and developing junior team members.
Basic knowledge of continuous web handling production processes.
Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing systems.
Strong “change leader”
Analytical thinker with problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
Mechanical/electrical systems knowledge.
Schematic proficiency.
Expert knowledge of Controls programming.
Travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the Manufacturing Playbook and Playlist.
Support and apply the Playbook/Playlist in all areas.
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of PLC development Specifically demonstrate expert knowledge of PLC development in Siemens platforms.
Develop robust support documentation for troubleshooting and maintenance.
Work cross-functionally with other Plant Systems technical groups, Engineering & Construction, and Manufacturing personnel.
Oversee and execute an enterprise-wide PLC programming standard to ensure new solutions are developed for future replicability, scalability, and further improvements.
Supervise a team of Controls Engineers developing Controls solutions for TAMKO’s production facilities.
Review or oversee team members reviewing Controls solutions contracted to outside vendors.
Evangelize, develop strategies and execute those strategies in support of TAMKO’s Autopilot Strategic Initiative
Mentor and assist with the training of controls specialists, electricians, electrical engineers at TAMKO’s Engineering & Construction division, Plant Systems and the manufacturing facilities.
Work with outside contractors and consultants on specifying equipment, systems integration, and system installs as necessary.
Maintain awareness of new capabilities and technologies as they relate to PLC systems.
When applicable, lead the implementation and adoption of new technologies.
Developing and maintaining relationships with key plant personnel and discussing potential projects while on site.
Be customer oriented and remain engaged with the customer even after a job is complete.