Sr Automation Manager - Manufacturing

CJ Schwanu2019s, 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 Baronu00ae, Tonyu2019su00ae, Big Daddyu2019su00ae, Villa Primau2122 and Freschettau00ae pizzas; bibigou00ae, Pagodau00ae Asian-style snacks and we canu2019t forget Mrs. Smithu2019su00ae and Edwardsu00ae pies Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape u2014 and weu2019re ramping up hiring for key roles. u200b This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. Weu2019re building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together. u200b Relocation assistance available. Join Our Team as a Sr. Automation Manager 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. Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s 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 u2013 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. Compensation and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $117,750 to $196,250 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs. The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class. #T3 #LI-KS1

Created: 2025-12-05