Sr. Electrical & Automation Manager
About The Position
CJ Schwan’s, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! Join Our Team as a Sr. Electrical & Automation Manager in our Florence, KY frozen pizza plant! In this key leadership role, you will drive innovation and efficiency by leading the support and execution of automation and control projects across the facility. From concept to completion, you’ll oversee complex automation initiatives ensuring our operations remain cutting-edge, reliable, and ready to deliver the best pizza to millions of customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proven leadership experience managing both salaried and hourly technical teams.
- Hands-on expertise in programming and implementing industrial control systems (PLC/HMI – Rockwell, Modicon, Siemens, GE, Fanuc).
- Strong understanding of electrical systems ranging from 120V to 35kV and related industrial equipment.
- Skilled in control system design, ladder logic, HMI programming, and instrumentation.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and project management abilities with a focus on technical excellence.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical maintenance and controls department overseeing power distribution, automation networks, and control systems.
- Manage complex automation projects from design through implementation, including capital planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Develop and execute electrical inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and compliance.
- Implement and support MES, Data Historian, PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to optimize production performance.
- Design, scale, and test automation processes, equipment, and instrumentation.
- Direct and schedule controls/electrical teams for installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration activities.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical development for maintenance and controls personnel.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, and communication on progress, performance, and results.
Benefits
- Eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance.
- Competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
- Strong foundation of health benefits.
- Retirement and financial wellbeing.
- Time off programs.
- Wellbeing support programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
