Sr Automation Manager - Manufacturing

CJ Schwan’s , a

U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang

Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality

foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like

Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and

Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style

snacks and we can’t forget Mrs.

Smith’s® and Edwards®

pies !

Our

brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food

manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls,

SD, is taking shape — and we’re ramping up hiring

for key roles. ​ This is your

chance to be part of something from the ground up .

We’re building a strong, experienced team ready to

bring this new site to life and shape its future

together. ​

Relocation assistance available.

Join Our Team as

a Sr. Automation

Manager!

Responsibilities : Lead

the electrical maintenance and controls department overseeing power

distribution, automation networks, and control

systems.

Manage complex automation projects

from design through implementation, including capital planning,

budgeting, and scheduling.

Develop and execute

electrical inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance programs

to ensure system reliability and

compliance.

Implement and support MES, Data

Historian, PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to optimize production

performance.

Design, scale, and test automation

processes, equipment, and

instrumentation.

Direct and schedule

controls / electrical teams for installation, troubleshooting,

repair, and calibration activities.

Provide

leadership, mentorship, and technical development for maintenance

and controls personnel.

Manage project

documentation, reporting, and communication on progress,

performance, and

results.

Qualifications : Bachelor’s

degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with minimum 5 years

of relevant experience.

Proven leadership

experience managing both salaried and hourly technical

teams.

Hands-on expertise in programming and

implementing industrial control systems (PLC / HMI – Rockwell,

Modicon, Siemens, GE, Fanuc).

Strong

understanding of electrical systems ranging from 120V to 35kV and

related industrial equipment.

Skilled in

control system design, ladder logic, HMI programming, and

instrumentation.

Demonstrated problem-solving

and project management abilities with a focus on technical

excellence.

Excellent communication and

collaboration skills across all organizational

levels.

Compensation and

Benefits :

The base salary range for this position

is $117,750 to $196,250 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual

incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The

pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring

decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work

experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay

for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the

stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a

competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall

well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health

benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs,

wellbeing support programs.

The employing

subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity

Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to disability, age, race, color,

religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected

class.

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