Automation & Controls Sr Manager

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods (DMFC) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte, Contadina and College Inn. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods - Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is:

Responsibilities:

The ideal pay range will be $130k to $150k DOE.

This position will be responsible for providing support of all automated process control systems used in DMFC manufacturing sites. The incumbent must exhibit strong customer communication skills and have in-depth technical knowledge of process control systems and equipment used in food manufacturing and utility systems. Expected results from this position would include hands-on support of automated systems in manufacturing (including DCs), troubleshooting of automated process equipment and process systems, coordination of contractors, and execution of projects. This position will be the lead of creating the strategy for controls and automation for DMFC. This position will improve response time to failures in manufacturing and develop and implement DMFC automation standard procedures.

• Develop and manage capital projects related to automated equipment within the Sites.
• Maintain and update SCADA software and Historian SQL databases.
• Lead Controls standardsand best practices forcostcontrol,safety, capital projects, utilities, controls engineering throughout the Company.
• Manage machine controls network with the use of Allen Bradley PLC, remote I/O, panel view and servo motion.
• Lead the technical interfaces that move, manipulate and transfer data between the plant floor to the enterprise business systems.
• Understand and translate business needs into Automation processes leveraging the extensive experiences within the Controls team.
• Partners with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Site leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations, upgrades, or overhauls.
• Review existing and new processes, and if necessary, design systems to improve system/plant efficiencies, costs and quality.
• Ensure product safety through development, review and enforcement of company policy.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and corporate food safety regulatory standards.
• Review and enforce company quality standards provided by facility, regional and corporate quality authorities.
• Recommend and specify technologies to efficiently produce Del Monte Quality products.
• Act as technical liaison between IT, Operations, M&R, Capital, IT and DMOE teams.
• Leverage different programming languages to allow greater capability when interacting with many different controls systems to further enhance our solutions' flexibility.
• Site automation staff training and general education.

Del Monte Foods Leadership Behaviors:

As leaders we:

Ground Our Teams

• Connect our teams to a clear strategy.

• Provide the support our teams need for success.

• Hold ourselves and our teams accountable.

Create the Climate

• Solve problems together with our teams.

• Enable smart risk taking.

• Empower our teams to make decisions and take action.

Nurture the Good

• Are intentional about building trust.

• Lead with empathy.

• Grow and develop our teams.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Certifications

• BS degree in Industrial Technology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field, or practical experience.

Years of Experience

• 10+ years of experience

Skills

• Experience in programming and troubleshooting of all Allen Bradly software (RS Logix 500, 5000, Factory Talk ME) and controls.
• High level of understanding in Layouts, 2D drawings, tolerances, technical diagrams, and 3D diagrams.
• Must have proven experience in hands-on programming and configuration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Must have proven experience with the following automation service activities including:
  • Understand Piping/Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
  • Read, troubleshoot, and repair hard-wired control systems using schematic and wiring diagrams.
  • Capable of troubleshooting, online and offline programming and configuring PLC ladder logic and HMI/ SCADA database and screens.
  • Capable of troubleshooting and configuring automation network systems.
  • Knowledgeable of field instrumentation including transmitters, actuators and signal converters.
  • Knowledgeable of IT/IS systems and equipment, NEC classifications and NEMA ratings.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with plant personnel.
• Strong organizational skills.
• PLC Programming, SCADA, and Project Management skills a plus.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.