The Neil Jones Food Company

Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor

The Neil Jones Food Company$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or vocational certification in Electrical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 3 years' experience in electrical and electronics maintenance operations, preferably in food manufacturing.
  • 1 year of supervisory experience, ideally in a union environment; California Electrician's license preferred.
  • Working knowledge of solid-state circuitry and programmable controllers, robotics, and PLC/HMI programming.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check, and work extended schedules during the fresh pack season.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises personnel in instrumentation electronics and electrical preventative maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Ensures safe installation, operation, and shutdown of equipment.
  • May oversee operations during shifts in fresh pack season, resolving production issues with staff.
  • Assigns daily work, coaches employees, provides performance feedback, and conducts disciplinary action.
  • Communicates operational procedures and safety requirements to operators and maintenance staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options
  • Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to various voluntary insurance products
  • Free parking
Full Job Description
Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor to supervise Instrumentation, Electrician, and Electrical personnel who maintain and test electrical systems and components in a food processing facility. This leader will be responsible for day-to-day operational functions to ensure accuracy, continuous flow process, maintaining quality assurance standards, effective and efficient productivity, continuous improvement and achievement towards established goals and deadlines at our San Benito Foods plant in Hollister, CA.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervises skilled personnel in instrumentation electronics and electrical preventative maintenance service, calibration, testing and repairs of systems and equipment, including troubleshooting and diagnosis of problems and repair of plant instrumentation and process systems.
  • Ensures installation, start up and shut down of equipment is performed in accordance with company safety procedures.
  • May supervise operations on assigned shift during fresh pack season; confers with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems to ensure plant operates at optimum efficiency.
  • Supervises electronics and electrical maintenance employees, including daily work assignments coaching, performance feedback and initiating disciplinary/corrective action.
  • Communicates with operators and maintenance personnel on operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic components and equipment.


Requirements:
  • Associate's degree or vocational certification in Electrical Engineering or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, certification, and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
  • 3 years' experience in electrical and electronics maintenance operations, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
  • 1-year supervisory experience, preferably in union environment, and California Electrician's license preferred.
  • Working knowledge of solid-state circuitry and programmable controllers, robotics, PLC/HMI programming in systems integration and functions.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.


Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
  • Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
  • Free parking

About The Neil Jones Food Company

The Neil Jones Food Company is a privately held food processing and marketing company headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The company was founded in 1902 and has been family-owned and operated for over 100 years. The Neil Jones Food Company specializes in the production and marketing of tomato products, fruit juices, and organic products. The company operates several processing facilities in the United States and is committed to sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. The Neil Jones Food Company is a leading supplier of tomato products to the foodservice and industrial markets in North America.
Learn more about The Neil Jones Food Company
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$300 million

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