Electrical & Automation Supervisor - 3rd shift

Schwan’s Company, 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! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Electrical and Automation Supervisor, to lead maintenance and improvement efforts for our facility’s power distribution systems and automation networks at the largest pizza plant in the world and home to Red Baron and Tony's brand pizzas. In this role, you will oversee the performance, testing, repair, and optimization of critical electrical and control systems that support our manufacturing operations. This is a full-time, 3rd shift position, scheduled Thursday-Saturday, with every other Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Electrical and Controls team, including scheduling, resource allocation, and performance.
• Oversee the implementation, documentation, startup, and support of PLC and HMI programming within an industrial automation environment.
• Plan and coordinate the installation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and tuning of control devices used in manufacturing processes.
• Develop and deliver training for plant operations and maintenance personnel on control system functionality, design features, and process operation.
• Optimize team performance by effectively utilizing employee skills, minimizing mechanical downtime, enhancing equipment effectiveness, and ensuring adherence to safety policies.
• Monitor equipment breakdowns, assess needs, assign resources, and adjust work schedules to meet production goals.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and ensure all equipment safety devices are properly installed.
• Communicate department performance and operational issues to upper management.
• Support cost control initiatives and drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency and team development.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in leadership and up to 6 in the industry. PLCs, controls or automation, troubleshooting voltages up to 480 volts—preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across industrial electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems, including HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computerized maintenance systems.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $66,375 to $110,625 annually with eligibility for a 10% 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.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Years of Related Experience: 3+ years related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must have knowledge and skills in the technologies of fasteners, lubrication, mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, fabrication, electrical power systems, electrical control systems, production/process, refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and computerized maintenance management systems. Provides controls technical assistance to the plant team to support, control, and automation modifications, and/or improvements, to help reach attainment goals on new or existing production lines. Experience with Robotic programming and or related certifications- Fanuc ABB. Working knowledge of food plant production and processing equipment preferred. Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety, EPA regulations, USDA and sanitation standards preferred. Must have previous supervisor experience. Basic PC skills including expertise with MS Office and Outlook. SAP experience beneficial. Responsible for the effective utilization of employees’ skills, development, mechanical downtime, equipment effectiveness, housekeeping, safety policy administration, discipline, employee relations, cost control, and problem solving while ensuring budgeted performance is monitored and compliant. Responsible for the documentation, implementation, startup, and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming in an industrial automation environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have basic mathematical and problem-solving skills to generate and maintain departmental reports. May be required to be clean shaven if trained in the use of and required to use a respirator. Must be capable and willing to work any shift and be on 24-hour call for emergency situations as necessary.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.