Maintenance Automation Supervisor

Russell Stover-posted 2 days ago

Full-time • Manager

Onsite • Abilene, KS

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At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life… As a Maintenance Automation Supervisor, you will be working hands on and taking the lead in maintaining and enhancing our facility’s electrical and automation networks. You will be responsible for overseeing the performance, testing, repair, and optimization of critical control systems that drive our manufacturing operations. Your hands-on expertise and leadership will ensure these systems operate reliably, efficiently, and safely to support production goals. What you will be doing…

Lead and Supervise Manage and schedule the Controls team, allocate resources, and monitor performance.
Communicate department performance and operational issues to upper management.
Coordinate with other supervisors to align departmental activities and meet production goals.
Maintain and Optimize Automation Systems Oversee installation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and tuning of control devices.
Direct and assist in diagnosing malfunctions in electrical and automation systems.
Ensure reliable operation of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation networks.
Drive Continuous Improvement Recommend design modifications to improve safety, quality, and equipment performance.
Research and prepare cost projections for proposals, assessing feasibility and ROI.
Suggest changes in processes or equipment to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
Ensure Safety and Compliance Enforce OSHA, NFPA, and company safety regulations.
Maintain compliance with GMP and FSQA programs to uphold food safety standards.
Promptly report and address any food safety hazards or process deviations.
Train and Develop Teams Develop and deliver training on control system functionality and process operations.
Optimize team performance by leveraging skills and minimizing mechanical downtime.

High School diploma or GED, plus Trade School Certification.
4+ years of experience within the automation industry and 3+ years in a leadership role (including experience with PLCs, controls or automation, troubleshooting voltages up to 480 volts—preferably in a manufacturing environment).
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Visual/hearing ability sufficient to recognize or detect warning devices/signs.
Ability to routinely lift up to 50lbs .
Ability to work in awkward positions (under equipment, inside equipment and on ladders), and various temperature extremes.
Hands on experience in electrical, electronic, plumbing, hydraulic, refrigeration, HVAC and pneumatic systems.

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Engineering, or Electrical license.
Basic working knowledge of personal computers and MS Office software.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and train employees within a Multi Trade team-oriented environment.
Flexible to work scheduled shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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