Senior PLC & Automation Program Manager

Stratas Foods; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the food industry is seeking a Corporate Programming Manager to provide leadership and IT/OT support across multiple facilities in the U.S. The role requires 5-10 years of project management experience and knowledge of PLC controls. Responsibilities include managing plant programmers, standardizing processes, and leading sustainability projects. Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with outstanding communication abilities. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are included.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management and leadership experience required.
• Preferred experience leading a centralized center-of-excellence function.
• Ability to walk up stairways and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Travel to locations requiring Engineering/Programming assistance.
• Manage and direct plant programmers across facilities.
• Lead projects related to capital improvements and standardization.
• Standardize automation processes throughout Stratas.
• Assist in creating SOPs and checklists for improvements.
• Implement sustainability projects across all facilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Controls programming expertise

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Microsoft Office

CMMS (e.g., MP2)

Job description

A leading supplier in the food industry is seeking a Corporate Programming Manager to provide leadership and IT/OT support across multiple facilities in the U.S. The role requires 5-10 years of project management experience and knowledge of PLC controls. Responsibilities include managing plant programmers, standardizing processes, and leading sustainability projects. Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with outstanding communication abilities. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are included.