Global Optical Sorting Systems Manager

Australia-Employment; Rochelle (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Global Food Ingredients Manufacturer in Smithville, GA is hiring a Foreign Material Systems Manager - Optical Sorting to own preventative maintenance for electronic sorting equipment across three sites. The role focuses on ensuring food safety, equipment reliability, and process quality.

Travel up to 50% is required; a Bachelor’s in mechanical or electrical engineering plus 5+ years in systems management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of Systems Management experience; 2+ years if degree in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Strong experience with electronic sorting systems, automation, controls, electronics, or industrial equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience in food manufacturing is required; peanut/agricultural processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all preventative maintenance activities for electronic optical sorting equipment across manufacturing facilities.
• Manage performance and reliability of foreign material removal systems including sorters, metal detectors, magnets, and related equipment.
• Direct and support local maintenance and operations teams during scheduled PM events.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, and control system issues on sorting equipment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic sorting systems

Automation controls

Job description

Global Food Ingredients Manufacturer in Smithville, GA is hiring a Foreign Material Systems Manager - Optical Sorting to own preventative maintenance for electronic sorting equipment across three sites. The role focuses on ensuring food safety, equipment reliability, and process quality.

Travel up to 50% is required; a Bachelor’s in mechanical or electrical engineering plus 5+ years in systems management is preferred.