Electronics Superintendent

American Foods Group, LLC; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Discount Meat Purchase Program

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is seeking an IT Program PLC Superintendent to lead the site IT functions, PLCs, and robotics, ensuring reliable operation and safety across the plant. You will guide upgrades, collaborate with operations, QA and engineering, and drive best practices in IT maintenance and training.

You will leverage PLC knowledge, read schematics, and manage a cross-functional team to meet facility needs while ensuring compliance with all regulations and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High School diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience managing IT dept (PLC programming).
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising, planning, and scheduling a maintenance crew.
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all the IT functions for the site.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements from design through operation and maintenance.
• Oversee facility computer program upgrades and collaborate with all departments.
• Work with ops/QA/Engineering to meet facility needs (temps, air flows, utilities).
• Maintain IT infrastructure, departments, and equipment; ensure safety.
• Provide technical guidance and develop specs for the IT team.
• Ensure proper training for refrigeration personnel.
• Maintain a cross-functional team to avoid crewing impact.
• Establish preventative maintenance programs and procedures for IT.
• Requisition tools and supplies; keep critical spares in stock.
• Promote succession development across responsibilities.

Skills

PLC theory & troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Time management

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

BS in computer science or related field (preferred)

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The IT Program PLC Superintendent is responsible for accountable for the IT Infrastructure, PLC’s robotics, scales, labelers, servers, and IT Dept.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all the IT functions for the site
• Compliance with all federal, state, local and internal requirements from design through operation and maintenance of the plant. Ensure employees are aware of the requirements and their responsibility
• Oversee facility computer program upgrades and collaborate with all departments to ensure best practices are always being followed
• Work closely with cross functional teams (ops / QA / Engineering) to ensure facility needs are being met (temps / air flows / utilities etc)
• Maintain all IT infrastructure, departments, and equipment. Ensure equipment is performing to high standards and in a safe manner at all times
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and develop specs for the IT team
• Ensure proper training for all refrigeration personnel
• Maintain a team that is cross-functional and trained in different areas of IT to ensure crewing changes do not impact the facility
• Establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and procedures for the IT dept
• Requisition tools / equipment and supplies as needed (ensure critical spares are in stock at all times)
• Promote and drive succession development with areas of responsibility
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience managing IT dept (PLC programming)
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising, planning, and scheduling a maintenance crew
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in area of specialty is a plus
• BS in computer science or in area of specialty preferred
• Previous IT experience in a slaughter meat facility
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in PLC electronic theory and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and use blueprints, schematics and other diagrams
• Ability to work on a team and communicate well with others
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to perform work with minimal direction
• Time management skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

• Occasionally lift and or move up to 70 pounds
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!