Schwan Food Co

Sr. Electrical & Automation Manager

Schwan Food Co$120K — $200K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) and 5 years of relevant experience
  • Proven leadership managing both salaried and hourly technical teams
  • Hands-on expertise with industrial control systems programming (PLC/HMI - Rockwell, Modicon, Siemens, GE, Fanuc)
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems from 120V to 35kV and related equipment
  • Skilled in control system design, ladder logic, HMI programming, and instrumentation
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and project management skills with a focus on technical excellence
  • Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical maintenance and controls department overseeing power distribution and automation networks
  • Manage complex automation projects from design through implementation including capital planning and scheduling
  • Develop and execute inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance programs
  • Implement and support MES, Data Historian, PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
  • Design, scale, and test automation processes, equipment, and instrumentation
  • Direct and schedule controls/electrical teams for installation and calibration activities
  • Provide leadership and mentorship for maintenance and controls personnel

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits
  • Retirement and financial wellbeing plans
  • Time off programs
  • Wellbeing support programs
Full Job Description
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.

What You Will Do:
  • 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.

What You Will Bring:
  • 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.

What We Offer:

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. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

About Schwan Food Co

The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
Learn more about Schwan Food Co
Size
12,000 employees
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Founded
1952

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