Automation Manager

Agropur Cooperative; Jerome (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking an Automation Manager in Jerome, Idaho, to lead the daily operation of automated systems and electrical equipment. You will drive optimization, coach teams, and ensure safety standards are met in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and at least five years of leadership with automation experience. A strong track record in project management and maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum five years in a leadership role.
• Minimum five years with automated electrical systems.
• Manufacturing/industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate workers in automation of equipment, applying process knowledge.
• Drive training and coaching to ensure safety standards and incident prevention.
• Maintain equipment with maintenance team to reduce downtime.
• Perform installations and repairs on electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls.
• Collaborate with plant, corporate and client personnel to address production tasks.
• Assist with automation projects and Capex initiatives.
• Support maintenance for non-electrical repair tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair building and production equipment promptly.
• Lead automation process improvement initiatives for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Automation

Electrical systems

Project management

Manufacturing maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical instrumentation

Job description

Job Type: Regular

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.

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.

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.
• Utilise 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

#CH-1 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 is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).