Controls Manager

Company: Nestl-- Purina
Location: Jefferson
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

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Position Summary

As a Controls Manager, you will have overall accountability for the functionality and performance of the discipline. You will be responsible for assigning work, providing support and guidance to team members while ensuring the services and deliverables provided from your team will meet NPPC standards. The Controls Manager is responsible for the long-term factory automation planning and the proactive managing of their team and assignments to ensure deliverables are met to achieve budget, milestones, and factory goals.

Manage and support development of Controls Specialists and/or Technicians.
Support day to day factory NCE TPM (continuous improvement) initiatives through coaching, training, and leadership activities.
Guide the activities of engineers, technicians and other support staff in the planning, scheduling, design, and execution of projects.
Monitor and maintain department productivity and ensure NPPC Engineering and quality standards are met.
Develop and/or maintain technical and administrative processes, tools, and guidelines pertaining to Instrumentation & Controls.
Fluent knowledge of Instrumentation engineering and workflow(s), as well as interdisciplinary interaction required to successfully complete projects.
Understanding and ownership of electrical power systems, hazardous energy control procedures, and electrical safety work-related practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
5+ years' control system design, PLC logic and programming, electrical and automation troubleshooting, and hardware application experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment.
1+ years' people leadership experience.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The approximate pay for this position is $117,000 - 166,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestl-- offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us - Nestl-- Careers (nestlejobs.com).

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl--. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl-- seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- home.

The Nestl-- Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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Job Requisition: 354185

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