Controls Manager

gpac; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is hiring a Controls Manager in the United States (Riverview, FL) to lead the controls engineering team responsible for custom equipment and packaged systems. You will oversee design, programming, testing, commissioning, and department operations to drive performance and quality.

The role requires experience leading industrial controls, strong PLC skills, and knowledge of electrical wiring, control panels, and UL standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading controls engineering teams in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming and controls troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, control panels, automation systems, and UL standards.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, GE, IDEC, Johnson Controls, Carrier, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and production schedules.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Controls Engineering department including design, programming, testing, and startup support.
• Oversee control panel development, PLC programming, and system integration for custom industrial equipment.
• Support project execution by assigning resources, monitoring schedules, and ensuring projects stay on track.
• Work closely with engineering, production, purchasing, and leadership teams to support manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement, safety, quality, and process standardization initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for controls systems and field startups.
• Manage department performance, employee development, and training initiatives; ensure compliance with electrical codes, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Support estimating, applications, and customer technical requirements as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication

Manufacturing operations

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

GE PLCs

IDEC

Johnson Controls

Carrier

Job description

Hiring a Controls Manager to lead the controls engineering team supporting custom equipment and packaged systems. This role will oversee controls design, programming, testing, commissioning, and department operations while driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Controls Engineering department including design, programming, testing, and startup support
• Oversee control panel development, PLC programming, and system integration for custom industrial equipment
• Support project execution by assigning resources, monitoring schedules, and ensuring projects stay on track
• Work closely with engineering, production, purchasing, and leadership teams to support manufacturing operations
• Drive continuous improvement, safety, quality, and process standardization initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for controls systems and field startups
• Manage department performance, employee development, and training initiativesEnsure compliance with electrical codes, industry standards, and company procedures
• Support estimating, applications, and customer technical requirements as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience leading controls engineering teams in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong PLC programming and controls troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, control panels, automation systems, and UL standards
• Experience with Allen Bradley, GE, IDEC, Johnson Controls, Carrier, or similar systems preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and production schedules
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.