Automation Manager

Agropur, inc.; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Agropur, inc. in Jerome, Idaho is seeking an Automation Manager to lead the daily operation of automated systems and electrical equipment within the facility.

You will engage with employees to direct all automation work methods and procedures and drive continuous improvement across production lines. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and has at least five years of leadership experience with automated electrical systems, plus strong project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a leadership role.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with automated electrical systems.
• Manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates workers engaged in the automation of equipment while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods.
• Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.
• Good mechanical skills with the ability to communicate and work with maintenance department so that all equipment is maintained at the highest level to reduce unnecessary downtime.
• Perform installations and repairs in a manufacturing environment on all electrical related systems, instrumentation, and controls.
• Work with the plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.
• Utilize electrical and mechanical experience to assist with plant managed projects.
• Assist Engineering Team with automation and electrical initiatives on Capex projects.
• Works with an internal maintenance department to perform repair duties outside the scope of electrical.
• Troubleshoot and repair building and production equipment as assigned in a timely manner.
• Bring forward and manage automation process improvement initiatives in support of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Automation systems

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone's impact truly matters.

At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.

Context to maximize your impact:

• Salary range 006: $102,600 - $128,300(Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
• Monday - Friday (flexible for business needs)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities

We are looking for a Automation Manager in Jerome, Idaho.

The Automation Manager is responsible for the daily operation of Automated Systems and Electrical Equipment processes within facility. This position will engage with employees to assist and direct all automated and electrical work methods and procedures.

Where you will drive value:

• Manages and coordinates workers engaged in the automation of equipment while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods.
• Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.
• Good mechanical skills with the ability to communicate and work with maintenance department so that all equipment is maintained at the highest level to reduce unnecessary downtime.
• Perform installations and repairs in a manufacturing environment on all electrical related systems, instrumentation, and controls.
• Work with the plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.
• Utilize electrical and mechanical experience to assist with plant managed projects.
• Assist Engineering Team with automation and electrical initiatives on Capex projects.
• Works with an internal maintenance department to perform repair duties outside the scope of electrical.
• Troubleshoot and repair building and production equipment as assigned in a timely manner.
• Bring forward and manage automation process improvement initiatives in support of continuous improvement.

What will enable you to have an impact:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a leadership role required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with automated electrical systems required.
• Manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership experience required.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.