Sr Automation Manager - Manufacturing

Join Our Team as a Sr. Automation Manager!

Relocation assistance available.

• 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.

• 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.

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. Beyond base salary, a competitive total rewards package is offered, focusing on health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and 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, veteran status, national origin, or other protected class.