8+ years of experience in automation and control (A&C) projects.
Proven track record in continuous improvement and design.
Experience with advanced automation and control systems installation and modification.
Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end automation strategy for manufacturing capacity scaling.
Diagnose and resolve A&C bottlenecks with cost-effective solutions.
Translate product specifications into operational requirements for compliance.
Modernize A&C infrastructure to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
Develop strategic roadmaps for A&C projects aligned with business objectives.
Benefits
Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
Company matching 401(k) contributions.
Paid time off including annual leave, sick time, and holidays.
Extensive training, development, and career growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Lead A&C network optimization across brewing, packaging, utilities, and logistics operations at Mark Anthony Brewing. Drive strategy, infrastructure upgrades, and gap analysis while establishing electrical standards and exercising project veto authority to build a world-class, continuous improvement operation.
Accountabilities:
Drive end-to-end automation strategy, leading the lifecycle for legacy lines and next-generation designs to scale manufacturing capacity.
Optimize operational throughput by diagnosing complex automation and control (A&C) bottlenecks, implementing cost-effective design, material, and process solutions.
Translate product specifications into robust operational requirements, evaluating physical characteristics, safety constraints, and material needs to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Modernize A&C infrastructure, executing targeted performance improvements to enhance reliability, reduce downtime, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Formulate and execute strategic roadmaps for A&C projects, aligning execution frameworks with long-term business and engineering objectives.
Key Metrics & Financial Targets:
Lead end-to-end automation strategy, scaling capacity across all production lines.
Resolve critical A&C bottlenecks with cost-effective engineering and design solutions.
Translate complex product specs into scalable, compliant manufacturing processes.
Modernize core A&C infrastructure, significantly boosting reliability, uptime, and OEE.
Author strategic project roadmaps, aligning engineering execution with business goals.
Own:
Drive corporate A&C strategy, execution, and project scope while maintaining full decision-making authority over technology, design, and production processes.
Influence:
Internal and external stakeholders to drive maximum system performance and reliability
Guide capital project development for high-impact Automation & Control (A&C) initiatives.
Veto:
Reject proposed modifications that compromise safety, food safety, technical compliance, or long-term business goals.
Critical Relationships:
EHSS, QA, Brewing, Maintenance, Engineering, Technical Services, MANEX, and OT.
Product Development (internal) and OEMs (external).
OT, MANEX, Technical Services, Packaging and Brewing teams at site, Engineering teams at site, and Maintenance teams at site.
Skills Needed To Be Successful:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering.
8 or more years of experience.
Extensive experience in A&C project execution, continuous improvement, and design.
Extensive experience improving, modifying, or installing advanced automation and control systems.
Compensation:
Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions' location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.
Competitive annual salary $113,000 - $141,000 in Chicago, IL
Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Company matching 401(k) contributions
Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth
