Foreign Material Systems Manager - Optical Sorting

Foreign Material Systems Manager - Optical Sorting

$90000 - $125000 per year | Smithville, GA | On-site | Permanent

Global Food Ingredients Manufacturer | $$$ Full Relocation Package | Supporting 3 manufacturing sites

A bit about us:

Founded over 100 years ago and operating globally with facilities across multiple regions, we are a leading supplier of natural food and beverage ingredients serving manufacturers around the world. We combine deep agricultural roots with innovative processing technologies to deliver safe, high-quality, traceable ingredients while maintaining a strong commitment to food safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Why join us?

• Global Industry Leader:
Join a well-established organization supplying ingredients to top food and beverage manufacturers worldwide

• Career Growth:
Opportunities to develop technical expertise and advance within a large global organization

• Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and retirement programs

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Impactful Role:
Own critical foreign material prevention systems that directly support food safety and customer quality standards

• Travel & Exposure:
Work across multiple facilities with approximately 50% travel

Job Details

Supporting 3 manufacturing sites

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead all preventative maintenance activities for electronic optical sorting equipment across manufacturing facilities.

• Manage the performance and reliability of foreign material removal systems including electronic sorters, metal detectors, magnets, stick machines, shakers, gravity tables, and stoners.

• Direct and support local maintenance and operations teams during scheduled PM events.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, automation, and control system issues on sorting equipment.

• Perform system calibrations, camera alignments, equipment inspections, and component replacements.

• Train operators and maintenance technicians on proper operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.

• Monitor sorting programs and adjust settings based on product changes, crop conditions, or operational needs.

• Analyze equipment performance and collaborate with operations and technical teams to resolve processing issues.

• Manage spare parts inventory, coordinate purchasing, and maintain repair documentation and equipment logs.

• Ensure all equipment and processes comply with food safety standards, quality management systems (QMS), and company requirements.

• Provide technical support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

• Stay current with new technologies, industry trends, and equipment improvements.

Qualifications

Needed:

• High School Diploma required;
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of Systems Management experience required; candidates with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree may qualify with 2+ years of applicable systems management experience.

• Strong experience with electronic sorting systems, automation, controls, electronics, or industrial equipment troubleshooting.

• Experience with in food manufacturing is required; peanut processing or agricultural manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

• Proven ability to lead preventative maintenance programs and improve equipment reliability.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including sensors, wiring, power systems, and automated equipment.

• Experience training operators and maintenance technicians.

• Ability to analyze technical problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Strong documentation, communication, and project management skills.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 50%.

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