Sr Automation & Controls Supervisor

Golden State Foods; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Foods is seeking a Sr Automation & Controls Supervisor to oversee electrical and automation engineering in the Burleson factory. The role focuses on safety, reliability, MES, digital solutions, and capital project delivery across the E&A and maintenance teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automation/MES with strong leadership, training, and project management skills, plus a track record of driving process improvements and capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Automation and/or MES with Electrical work.
• Experience supervising technical teams, contractors, or third parties.
• Experience delivering technical trainings and project management.
• Proven capability to lead engineering projects and equipment startups.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate automation and control engineering activities in the factory.
• Lead capital projects, safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
• Maintain electrical systems, instrumentation, and MES execution.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and digital tools.
• Mentor and manage maintenance teams and contractors.

Skills

Automation engineering

MES experience

Electrical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Training delivery

Safety & compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MES software

Job description

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

JOB SUMMARY: The Sr Automation & Controls Supervisor coordinates Engineering functions and people covering all aspects of electrical and automation engineering in the factory. Technical expertise to include electrical distribution, instrumentation and automation, as well as knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution System), Digital solutions, food processing and technology and project management. Sets overall strategic and tactical direction for the E&A and maintenance department in subject area of expertise, with focus on people and product safety, reliability, sustainability, compliance and business objectives. Actively participate on the planning and support/delivery of capital investment projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support building Automation & Controls and electro-mechanical skill capability: Ensures that personnelmanaging, operating and maintaining equipment and infrastructure are competent to do so safely andefficiently. Ensures that competency assessment and competency building plans are in place, routinelyreviewed and executed in the factory.

• Deliver Process Improvements: Have a deep insight of the production processes (Process Mastership),and continuously strive for the improvement of quality, safety or efficiency while protecting thetechnological know-how and competitive advantage.

• Operate and Maintain: Participates in the implementation and execution of maintenance strategy, tools and methodologies at site level. Ensures safe and reliable operation of electrical systems, instrumentation, process and supervisory control, and manufacturing execution systems (MES). Implement digital technologies to drive reliability and process improvements.

• Manage Risk and Compliance: Ensures that all installations comply with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product safety and product quality standards. Ensures that the key documentation is up to date and in place (e.g. electrical drawings, automation documentation and backups, maintenance plans, etc.). Ensure that the Management of Change is in place to appropriately manage modifications involving relevant systems.

• Drive Sustainability: Actively participate on the factory sustainability objectives, define priorities, develop and operationalize the strategy to generate energy and water savings. Track and report results coming from any improvement projects, even from the ones that are not specifically related to sustainability.

• Manage factory asset portfolio: Ensures a strategy is in place to anticipate asset end-of-life, obsolescence and replacement requirements, without compromising asset performance and cost competitiveness. Ensures timely stakeholder awareness for capital planning purposes.

• Excel in Industrialization: Participates in all Capital Investments projects in the factory that involves the area, ensuring that the technical solution follows corporate and market standards and is delivered with the expected quality, being on time and on budget.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

• Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, strongly preferred OR 5+ of applicable experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience with Automation and / or MES engineer with Electrical experience (as Project Engineer, Project Manager or Factory MES-E&A Engineer)

• Experience in managing/direct supervision of technical teams, contractors or other 3rd parties

• Experience on delivering technical trainings

• Experience on Project Management, including participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team and participation in the start-up of technical equipment(s) and/or production line(s)

• Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple to complex correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other team members of the organization.

• Ability to use effective problem-solving skills.

• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.

• Sit 8 or more hours per day.

• Stand/walk 7 or more hours per day.

• Frequently bend, reach, twist/turn and climb.

• Occasionally squat.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder and carry 30 feet.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

• Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

• Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments.

• Constantly work near moving equipment with fumes or airborne debris.

• Constantly work in extreme heat/cold.

• Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection.

• Occasionally work in high places.

• Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Machines/Tools/Equipment/Software:

• Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and uniform or smock.

• Knife and small hand tools.

• Leadership/Management Responsibility

• Yes, small team of maintenance associates

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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