Controls Supervisor

Meati Foods • Thornton, CO

79d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Controls Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting a team of Controls Technicians to ensure optimal performance, uptime, and reliability of all automation and control systems in a food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise with team management, ensuring execution of daily controls work, preventive maintenance, and support for automation-related projects. Working closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Quality, the Controls Supervisor ensures automation systems are operating safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field-or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in controls/automation, including hands-on PLC/HMI troubleshooting.
• Prior experience leading a team or mentoring junior technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with PLCs (preferably Allen-Bradley), industrial networking, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, sensors, and motor controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food or beverage manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, IO-Link devices, and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley automation platforms.
• Experience using CMMS software to track and manage maintenance tasks.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop a team of Controls Technicians, including performance management, scheduling, and skills development.
• Assign and prioritize daily work orders, PMs, and support tasks for controls systems and instrumentation.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to technicians during troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of control system issues to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to identify and correct recurring automation issues.
• Escalate complex technical challenges to the Senior Controls Engineer or Engineering Manager when needed.
• Oversee preventive maintenance activities for PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and related systems.
• Ensure all controls-related equipment is calibrated, tested, and maintained according to standards and schedules.
• Track and report system reliability metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation of capital or improvement projects by coordinating technician tasks, ensuring system readiness, and participating in start-ups.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and assist with commissioning activities under the direction of the Senior Controls Engineer.
• Maintain and enforce proper documentation of changes to PLC programs, electrical schematics, and instrumentation settings.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, GMP, and industry regulations for all control systems and associated work.
• Support audits, inspections, and risk assessments involving control systems.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Generous Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Mental health programs at no cost
• Parental Leave, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage, and Life/AD&D

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees