Operational Technology Leader: Industrial Automation

FlagshipKansas.Tech

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company matching
15 vacation/PTO days
13 paid holidays

Job summary

FlagshipKansas.Tech is seeking an Operational Technology Leader in Topeka, Kansas, to architect the site’s digital transformation. You will bridge the gap between industrial automation and data-driven performance, ensuring operations deliver premium nutrition to pets while upholding global standards.

The ideal candidate will lead high-impact technology projects, overseeing plant floor systems and enhancing automation with strong expertise in PLC systems. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, contributing to the success of our manufacturing vision.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in plant floor systems, integration, and automation controls within a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in automating and integrating complex manufacturing systems.
  • Experience in people leadership or managing internal/external technical resources.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute manufacturing system projects across plant floor systems.
  • Manage configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of OT network infrastructure.
  • Supervise OT resources and establish strong relationships with plant leadership.

Skills

PLC/Archestra programming
HMI screen development
Data acquisition/analytics
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Microsoft SQL Server

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field

Job description

FlagshipKansas.Tech is seeking an Operational Technology Leader in Topeka, Kansas, to architect the site’s digital transformation. You will bridge the gap between industrial automation and data-driven performance, ensuring operations deliver premium nutrition to pets while upholding global standards.

The ideal candidate will lead high-impact technology projects, overseeing plant floor systems and enhancing automation with strong expertise in PLC systems. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, contributing to the success of our manufacturing vision.

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