Electrical & Automation Manager *1st Shift

The Wonderful Company; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 online physician consultations

Virtual mental health resources

Life coaching

Engaging employee community groups

Fitness reimbursement/Citness videos

Job summary

POM Wonderful in California is seeking an Electrical & Automation Manager for 1st shift to lead plant electrical, controls, and OT support. You will drive automation strategy, manage capital projects, and mentor a technical team across processing, packaging, utilities, and facility systems.

The role focuses on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement, with travel as needed and compensation in the $110,000–$140,000 range depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities including capital projects and emergency support.
• Experience with electrical safety standards (LOTO, Arc Flash) and control systems modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and controls team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Own PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, and power distribution support across processes.
• Drive control system lifecycle management and modernization initiatives.
• Lead integration and startup of new equipment and controls upgrades.
• Provide on-call support for critical production issues and outages.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and manage contractors/vendors.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA systems

HMI/PanelView

Job description

Electrical & Automation Manager 1st Shift

Full-time

From 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.

• 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; elevate 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.

PLC & Control Systems

• Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and legacy SLC5 systems
• 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
• SCADA, Historian, MES, and data collection systems
• Knowledge of visualization, alarming, trending, and operational reporting systems

Drives & Motion Control

• 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 systems

Exposure to

• JSON
• APIs
• Web services
• Industry 4.0 technologies preferred
• P&IDs
• Mechanical drawings
• AutoCAD
• Visio

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.

POM's Dedication to You

Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top‑notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401(k) with match eligibility to secure your financial future, including:

• 24/7 online physician consultations
• Virtual mental health resources
• Life coaching
• Engaging employee community groups
• Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
• Library of on‑demand fitness videos

Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.

Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.

Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company‑wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.

Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.

Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co‑Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.

Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company‑provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.