Senior Automation Manager - Manufacturing Operations

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 excited to expand our team for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something innovative from the ground up. Join us in building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together. Join Our Team as a Senior Automation Manager! Responsibilities: Lead the maintenance and controls department overseeing power distribution and automation systems. Manage complex automation projects from design through implementation, including capital planning, budgeting, and scheduling. Develop and execute inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and compliance. Implement and support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Data Historian, PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for optimal production performance. Design, scale, and test automation processes, equipment, and instrumentation. Direct and schedule installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration activities within the controls/electrical teams. 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 a minimum of 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 associated industrial equipment. Skilled in control system design, ladder logic programming, 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 based on organizational performance. This pay range considers numerous factors including education, skills, work experience, certifications, and geography. Therefore, starting pay could fall anywhere within this range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being, including health benefits, retirement options, time off programs, and well-being 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, veteran status, national origin, or other protected classes.