Automation and Engineering Controls Manager

Reyes Holdings; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Match

PTO

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is seeking an experienced automation leader to develop and implement roadmaps across IIoT, robotics, and SCADA, driving manufacturing performance in a food/beverage production setting.

You will oversee projects from concept to commissioning, manage budgets, timelines, and documentation, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of related experience and 4+ years of leadership experience.
• GED with 9+ years of specific experience and 6+ years of leadership experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation roadmaps, including IIoT, robotics, and SCADA, to boost manufacturing performance.
• Oversee project lifecycles from concept to commissioning, manage budgets, timelines, and docs.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and control systems to minimize downtime and fix issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance process robustness, efficiency and safety.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering personnel.
• Ensure automation systems meet food safety, sanitary design and regulatory requirements.
• Handle other projects or duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation leadership

IIoT

Robotics

SCADA systems

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6+ yrs exp + 4+ yrs leadership

GED + 9+ yrs exp + 6+ yrs leadership

Master’s Degree

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics

SCADA

Job description

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Shift: Full Time, flexibility to cover needs across all shifts

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement

• If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!

• Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement automation roadmaps, including IIoT, robotics, and SCADA systems, to improve manufacturing performance

• Oversee project lifecycles from concept to commissioning, including managing budgets, timelines, and technical documentation (i.e. SOPs, manuals)

• Troubleshoot and support PLCs, robotics, and control systems, reducing downtime and resolving technical issues

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness, efficiency, and safety

• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering personnel

• Ensure all automation systems meet food safety, sanitary design, and regulatory requirements

• Other projects or duties as assigned

• Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 plus years of related experience and 4 plus years of leadership experience or High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) with 9 plus years of specific experience and 6 plus years of leadership experience

• Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s D egree

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.