Sr. Electrical & Automation Manager

About the role

Join Our Team as a Sr. Electrical & Automation Manager in our Florence, KY frozen pizza plant! In this key leadership role, you will drive innovation and efficiency by leading the support and execution of automation and control projects across the facility. From concept to completion, you’ll oversee complex automation initiatives ensuring our operations remain cutting-edge, reliable, and ready to deliver the best pizza to millions of customers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering or automation.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI, SCADA, and MES systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems up to 35kV.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficiency in electrical systems and automation technologies.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package focusing on health benefits, retirement, financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $200,000 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance.

Schedule

Full-time position.