Maintenance Automation Supervisor

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life...

As a Maintenance Automation Supervisor, you will be working hands on and taking the lead in maintaining and enhancing our facility's electrical and automation networks. You will be responsible for overseeing the performance, testing, repair, and optimization of critical control systems that drive our manufacturing operations. Your hands-on expertise and leadership will ensure these systems operate reliably, efficiently, and safely to support production goals.

What you will be doing...

Lead and Supervise

• Manage and schedule the Controls team, allocate resources, and monitor performance.
• Communicate department performance and operational issues to upper management.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to align departmental activities and meet production goals.

Maintain and Optimize Automation Systems

• Oversee installation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and tuning of control devices.
• Direct and assist in diagnosing malfunctions in electrical and automation systems.
• Ensure reliable operation of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation networks.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Recommend design modifications to improve safety, quality, and equipment performance.
• Research and prepare cost projections for proposals, assessing feasibility and ROI.
• Suggest changes in processes or equipment to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

Ensure Safety and Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, NFPA, and company safety regulations.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and FSQA programs to uphold food safety standards.
• Promptly report and address any food safety hazards or process deviations.

Train and Develop Teams

• Develop and deliver training on control system functionality and process operations.
• Optimize team performance by leveraging skills and minimizing mechanical downtime.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• High School diploma or GED, plus Trade School Certification.
• 4+ years of experience within the automation industry and 3+ years in a leadership role (including experience with PLCs, controls or automation, troubleshooting voltages up to 480 volts-preferably in a manufacturing environment).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to recognize or detect warning devices/signs.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in awkward positions (under equipment, inside equipment and on ladders), and various temperature extremes.
• Hands on experience in electrical, electronic, plumbing, hydraulic, refrigeration, HVAC and pneumatic systems.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Engineering, or Electrical license.
• Basic working knowledge of personal computers and MS Office software.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and train employees within a Multi Trade team-oriented environment.
• Flexible to work scheduled shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Experience Life at Russell Stover Plants!

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we've got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you'll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we'll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you're always in the know!
• Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside a variety of equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels - it's a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
• Active & Engaging Work: Whether you're on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there's never a dull moment. This is a place where you'll stay on the move!
• Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
• Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
• Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
• Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.

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