PLC Programming Manager - Corporate

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The purpose of the Corporate Programming Manager is to provide leadership of Stratas programmers and provide IT/OT support to all Stratas production facilities.  The support of Stratas' production facilities is to assist in equipment improvement initiatives and continuous improvement at each facility.  This position is expected to be a contributor to Stratas Foods by supporting the technical development of new and existing processes and packaging equipment.  With leadership from the immediate manager, this position will assist in standardizing IT/OT processes and procedures for Stratas' production facilities. 

• Travel and fill in/supplement when a Stratas location requires short-term Engineering/Programming assistance
• Manage and direct plant programmers at all Stratas production facilities.
• Projects will range from large to small capital, plant improvement, continuous improvement initiatives, sustainability, maintenance, and standardization of processes. 
• Lead effort in Standardizing Automation processes throughout Stratas.
• Assist in writing SOPs and checklists as necessary to drive improvements.
• Lead efforts on sustainability projects by capturing all projects and helping implement these ideas across each facility. 
• Run projects from ideation to completion.
• Position requires 30%-50% travel and could require up to 70%
• Draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding packaging and process improvements.
• Assist with configuring, monitoring, and maintaining process and business network equipment in plants.
• Main point of contact between Corporate IT and Process IT.
• Main point of contact for plant required IT and PLC Equipment.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Technical Director.
• Collaborate closely with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives

Competencies:

• Analytical Skills - Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills – Have demonstrated excellent skills specifically related to engineering, preferably in controls programming or troubleshooting.
• Problem Solving - Good problem-solving skills through team and individual efforts.
• Communication - Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to work well with people.

Education:

This position requires a degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Related Experience:

5-10  years of project management and leadership experience required.  Experience leading a centralized center-of-excellence function preferred. Working knowledge in personal computers (Microsoft software necessary, Project management, Microsoft Project preferred) and basic understanding with Allen Bradley PLC. Knowledge of CMMS such as MP2 is a plus.  Must have good working knowledge of general PC systems.

Equipment/Software Skills:

• PLC Controls
• Microsoft Office

Physical: This position will require employees to walk up stairways and be able to be in the field standing for long periods of time (2 to 4 hours at a time)

Sensory: Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task

Mental Reasoning: Basic problem solving skills will be necessary

 

 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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