The Automation Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates site activities concerned with the design, procurement, modification, repair and maintenance of all equipment, building and refrigeration systems associated with an automated food service distribution facility. This position will provide the technical expertise to maintain and improve all aspects of automated systems including the ability to develop and maintain PLC programs, PLC to PC interface systems, SCADA systems, various motion and photoelectric control applications, and AC/DC drive systems. This position will provide direction, coaching, guidance and development for the automated site maintenance staff and is responsible for the development and administration of the equipment/building maintenance budget and capital improvement program.

Essential Duties:

• Directs staff to troubleshoot all mechanical and electrical issues including but not limited to PLCs, various motion controls, multi-axis servos, SCADA systems, AC/DC drives, electronics, PLC to PC interface systems, pneumatics and photoelectric/laser controls.

• Reviews existing processes and recommends innovative methods for improving utilization of the equipment, the operation of the ASRS system, the maintenance personnel and other resources.

• Responsible for all equipment and facility maintenance activities for the automated site and establishes standards and practices for all aspects of the equipment design, operation and repair as measured by Preventive Maintenance compliance and equipment downtime.

• Manages the design and construction of facility projects.

• Responsible for the planning and administration of the equipment and facility maintenance budget for the automated site as measured by variance to the budget.

• Coordinates and effectively communicates all maintenance activities with other departments to ensure that the Branch objectives are being met.

• Communicates with senior level management as needed providing information pertaining to the facility maintenance and capital projects.

• Develops, manages and implements department goals and objectives.

• Ensures that the automated site maintenance department is properly staffed, and that all maintenance staff are properly trained to meet current and future maintenance organization demands.

• Responsible for administration of the merit program for maintenance staff and evaluates department and individual employee performance as measured by retention and assessment against the local job market.

• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits and safety records.

• Responsible for administration of the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and spare parts inventory as measured by effective utilization of CMMS and effective management of spare parts inventory.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• Ten years of equipment and building maintenance experience within an industrial setting; automated warehouse experience is preferred.

• Five years experience with PLC programs, PLC to PC interface systems, SCADA systems, various motion and photoelectric control applications, and AC/DC drive systems.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the understanding of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment related to the design and use of industrial equipment, controls and automation.

• Excellent working knowledge of associated industry and regulatory guidance documents.

• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to successfully supervise and manage technicians, contractors and vendors through positive motivation of individuals and teams.

• Working knowledge of reporting methods and tools for tracking and managing key performance indicators.

• Fluent in software packages such as MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel) and Email.

• Familiar with AutoCAD and CMMS

• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and the governing regulatory standards for ammonia refrigeration systems. RETA operator level certification preferred.

• Proven ability to manage large scale maintenance budgets and capital projects.

Corporate Summary:

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission: At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)