Schreiber Foods Inc

Operations Systems/Controls Developer

Schreiber Foods Inc$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field
  • 3+ years experience in Operations Systems/Industrial Control Systems, preferably in manufacturing
  • Experience with SCADA, HMI, MES, and related programming skills, ideally with Ignition SCADA Platform
  • Understanding of database systems, SQL queries, and reporting
  • Ability to write software code/scripting (e.g., Python)
  • Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) concepts
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Develop and install SCADA, MES, and information management solutions in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Design solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and performance for company assets
  • Provide 24/7 issue support and troubleshooting for operations systems
  • Manage project tasks and system documentation for implementation
  • Prioritize and manage requests for operations systems through stakeholder alignment
  • Implement and support PLC solutions where applicable

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with an 8% company contribution
  • Eligibility for incentive pay biannually based on company performance
  • $10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package
  • Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs
  • Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Tuition reimbursement for role-relevant development
  • Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
  • Support through the Partners Helping Partners program
  • Holistic benefits aimed at health, wellbeing, and financial future
Full Job Description
Job Category:
Engineering

Job Family:
Systems & Controls Engineering

Job Description:

This position is responsible for developing, managing, and supporting operations systems used primarily on the plant floor and by Operations leaders including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI's), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), data collection (Historian), operational reporting and dashboards, and integrations with other company systems while also utilizing database systems for storing and retrieving data.

This position works with Operations Systems/Controls partners as well as Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and contractors to identify opportunities and user needs that will increase safety, operational efficiency, control, and performance of production assets and partners. The position designs and develops solutions, system modifications, and enhancements for productivity improvements consistent with company standards and industry best practices. The position also manages projects and contributes to the company standards and improvements in the operations systems/controls space with collaboration throughout the company.

Schreiber Foods has standardized to the Inductive Automation Ignition Perspective Platform for SCADA.

This role is located at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

What you'll do:
  • Develop, build, and install SCADA, MES, and information management solutions through programming/scripting, tag configuration, graphics, HMI's, reports/dashboards, and database systems to gain the productivity and safety outcomes designed in collaboration with stakeholders and partners.
  • Design solutions to improve safety, efficiency, control, and performance of company assets and partners by working collaboratively with users and fellow operations systems/controls partners to understand opportunities, issues, and potential solutions.
  • Provide issue support, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance of operations systems, which requires 24/7 call availability, and engage appropriate IT, Maintenance, or other support teams for cross-functional support as necessary.
  • Manage projects and plan system implementations by considering impacts and risks to production processes and end users. Manage project tasks and communicate plans effectively. Build and manage system documentation and user training/guides for operations systems and changes impacting production.
  • Prioritize requests and manage a backlog of system opportunities for operations systems through alignment with key stakeholders and leaders.
  • Implement and support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) solutions through programming, and communication configurations for situations where PLCs offer the best architected solution.

Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field
  • 3+ years experience in Operations Systems/Industrial Control Systems (within a manufacturing environment is preferred)
  • SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian, Reporting/Dashboard, and Programming skills (experience with the Ignition SCADA Platform and the Perspective User Interface module is preferred.)
  • Hardware and software configuration, architecture, and design understanding.
  • Database skills in tables, views, stored procedures, SQL queries, and reporting.
  • Ability to write software code/scripting logic (i.e. Python).
  • Understanding of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) concepts and programming logic and execution.
  • Understanding of Industrial Control Systems and components.
  • Ability to understand production and manufacturing processes and concepts.
  • Effective Communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • The ability to learn new technologies and software systems efficiently.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and lead individual and team projects.
  • Travel up to 20%


Eligible partners will receive:
  • Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 8% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That's hard to beat!
  • Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
  • Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
  • Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
  • Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
  • Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
  • Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
  • Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
  • Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber - Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.


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For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

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About Schreiber Foods Inc

Schreiber Foods Inc is a privately held dairy company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company produces cheese, yogurt, natural cheese, cream cheese, process cheese and other dairy products. Schreiber Foods operates production facilities in the United States, Germany, Mexico, India, Brazil and Uruguay. The company was founded in 1945 by Vernon Schreiber and is still owned by the Schreiber family. Schreiber Foods is one of the largest dairy companies in the world, with annual sales of over $5 billion.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
1945

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