Electrical & Automation Manager

The Wonderful Company LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wonderful Company LLC is seeking an Electrical & Automation Manager based in California to oversee plant electrical and automation activities. This role requires leading a team to ensure reliable manufacturing conditions while modernizing control systems and managing projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience in food and beverage operations, and strong leadership skills. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in managing electrical and automation teams in manufacturing.
• Strong background in PLC, HMI, and electrical safety standards.
• Experience with food & beverage manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical and controls team.
• Drive control system lifecycle management.
• Support plant electrical infrastructure and low-voltage control systems.

Skills

PLC & Control Systems

Industrial Networks & Communications

HMI / SCADA Systems

Drives & Motion Control

Electrical & Instrumentation

Software & Digital Systems

Engineering & Design Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related

Job description

Electrical & Automation Manager|POM WonderfulApply Now# Electrical & Automation ManagerPOM Wonderful | Del Rey, CA | Maintenance | Entry Level | Full-time | Job ID: REF7479DApply NowShare## Company DescriptionFrom tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.JOB SUMMARY:The Electrical & Controls Manager is responsible for leading plant electrical, controls, automation, and OT support activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role combines people leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, automation strategy, capital project execution, and continuous improvement ownership across processing, packaging, utilities, and facility support systems.The manager leads a technical team while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, quality, IT/OT, engineering, and external integrators to improve equipment reliability, modernize legacy control systems, and deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, throughput, and OEE.*Compensation - $110,000.00 - $140,000.00*. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.## Job Description* Lead, coach, develop, and manage the electrical and controls team through clear expectations, scheduling, training, performance management, and accountability for execution.* Own plant support for PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, power distribution, safety circuits, and supervisory systems across Fresh, Arils & Beverage processes. Occasional regional travel as needed to support other facilities.* Provide direct technical leadership for advanced troubleshooting of electrical, automation, networking, and controls-related failures using schematics, software tools, and field diagnostics.* Drive control system lifecycle management, including migration plans for obsolete PLC, HMI, network, and drive platforms.* Lead integration and startup of new equipment, as well as controls upgrades for existing lines, utility systems, and facility infrastructure.* Support plant electrical infrastructure and low-voltage control systems, including troubleshooting, design review, documentation updates, and expansion planning.* Support plant data and digital initiatives through historians, MES, SQL-connected systems, reporting tools, and machine-level integration projects.* Use CMMS data, downtime trends, and failure history to prioritize reliability actions and capital improvements.* Provide on-call or escalated support for critical production issues, shutdowns, startups, and major project activities as required.* Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements, arc flash expectations, LOTO practices, and machine safety standards; escalate material risks to plant leadership.* Manage approved controls contractors, system integrators, and vendors to ensure work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to plant standards.## Qualifications**PLC & Control Systems*** Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and legacy SLC5 systems* Siemens S7/TIA Portal platforms* Exposure to B&R automation systems preferred* Ability to troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC logic, I/O architecture, and integrated machine controls**Industrial Networks & Communications*** Ethernet/IP + Profinet + DeviceNet + ControlNet + Remote I/O systems + OPC communications preferred* Understanding of managed industrial switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and plant network architecture**HMI / SCADA Systems*** + Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus / FactoryTalk View ME & SE + Siemens HMI platforms + Wonderware / AVEVA platforms + SCADA, Historian, MES, and data collection systems + Knowledge of visualization, alarming, trending, and operational reporting systems**Drives & Motion Control*** + Allen-Bradley PowerFlex series drives + SEW Eurodrive systems + B&R motion and drive platforms + Emerson and Yaskawa drives + VFDs + Servo systems + Motion control applications + Motor control centers (MCCs) + Soft starters and motor protection systems**Electrical & Instrumentation*** + Electrical control panels + Relay logic + Safety circuits + Instrumentation systems + 24VAC / 24VDC / 4–20mA control systems + Level + Pressure + Flow + Temperature + Position and distance measurement devices**Software & Digital Systems*** + SQL databases + Historian systems + MES platforms + Data integration systemsExposure to:* + JSON + APIs + Web services + Industrial data platforms + Industry 4.0 technologies preferred**Engineering & Design Tools*** + Electrical schematics + Panel layouts + P&IDs + Mechanical drawings + AutoCAD + AutoCAD Electrical + Visio + Electrical design documentation**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Demonstrated leadership experience managing electrical, automation, controls, or reliability teams within a manufacturing environment.* Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and external vendors or contractors.* Proven experience managing multiple priorities including production support, capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and emergency plant support.* Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing, packaging, or processing operations within food, beverage, CPG, or related industrial environments preferred.* Strong understanding of reliability methodologies, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement principles.* Working knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, and machine safety systems.* Support capital planning, budgeting, and project justification activities related to controls, electrical infrastructure, reliability improvements, and automation modernization initiatives.* Prior experience leading capital projects, equipment upgrades, or plant modernization initiatives preferred.* Ability to foster a collaborative team environment built on communication, accountability, engagement, and mutual respect.* Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and technical development skills.* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage electrical & controls budget.* Proactive leader who demonstrates ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset across plant operations and team performance.* Self-directed leader capable of balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational support when required.* Ability to support off-shift, weekend, and emergency operational needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:*** Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline preferred.* Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant industrial experience will be considered.* Minimum 5–10 years of experience supporting industrial manufacturing systems in a production environment.* Prior leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or controls preferred.* Food & Beverage manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.## Additional InformationIf you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand, then this could be for you.Successful applicants must have an excellent work ethic, be self-motivated with proven problem-solving capabilities, able to meet the fast-paced nature of business demands with a “can-do” attitude, committed to delivering outputs in a timely manner, a team player, reliable, and work with minimal supervision; supports organisational philanthropic, corporate, and environmental initiatives, and models Company’s core values: **Adapt and Grow**, **Do What’s Right**, **Nourish and Develop**, **Play to Win**, and **Work Together**.Please submit your applications through the link provided.**FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.***NWVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, origin,religion**,** sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, age, or other protected categories outlined by local legislation.*