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A place where you can make a real difference.\nWe’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.\nOur unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.\nUnited by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.\nABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:\nSr Controls Engineer\nMonday - Friday Hours may vary\nCome join our York, PA facility where we manufacture and distribute products such as A&H Cat Litter, and A&H Laundry Detergent!\nROLE SUMMARY:\nThis position will provide plant electrical instrumentation and controls engineering support in the design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of PLC-based control systems.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nResponsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within area of responsibility. Support all plant safety policies and procedures.\nAssist with the design and modification of new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.\nManage capital projects relating to automation and controls infrastructure, etc. Complete projects as assigned within defined scope, allocated costs, time commitments and expected outcome.\nProvide plant leadership for manufacturing and distribution in all technical and administrative aspects related to PLC’s, microprocessors, etc.\nContinually improve packaging and processing equipment controls logic for better efficiency and reduced waste.\nAssist in the identification and development of project justification and business recommendations for engineering proposals including providing input for capital planning process.\nLead cross-functional teams, addressing technical challenges to achieve critical objectives.\nAssist plant Electricians, Maintenance Mechanics and Line Mechanics in all control-based troubleshooting, improvement initiatives, preventative maintenance and testing and other plant maintenance activities.\nUnderstand business needs, risks and organizational dynamics as well as their implications based on developing alternate plans and choices.\nUnderstand processing automation for troubleshooting and improving cycle time throughput.\nIdentify and support cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.\nDevelop and coordinate all technical training requirements for operations and maintenance personnel as related to instrumentation and controls.\nProvide plant leadership in electrical safety topics, including NFPA70E\nProvide plant leadership on electrical systems, including recommendations for maintenance repair and upgrades.\nProvide direct supervisor to instrumentation controls specialist.\nManages cross-training and development of staff to ensure a deep flexible workforce.\nEnsures employee time records are captured and approved in an accurate and timely manner.\nInitiates and processes clear, consistent, fair, and factual corrective actions.\nFosters positive employee relations and engagement through communications and practices.\nEnsures continuous improvement and lean opportunities are executed and ensures Lean Daily Management objectives are met.\nResponsible for ensuring that all sanitation and good housekeeping procedures and guidelines are followed.\nParticipates in the new hire process from interview through selection and provides recommendations to manager and HR Business Partner regarding terminations.\nSupport the plant in off-hours as needed. \nPerforms other related duties as required and assigned.\nMINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:\n5 -8 years of experience\n4-year post-secondary degree in relevant technical field.\nPREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:\n5-7 years previous engineering experience in high volume, multiple SKU, fast-paced manufacturing environment. CPG and/or experience in a FDA-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.\nFlexibility to work various hours and shifts as needed, especially during large projects, installations, etc.\nLean Manufacturing: Experience with lean manufacturing principles and practices. This includes familiarity with concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous Improvement. \nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:\nExcellent interpersonal skills - ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization\nExcellent communications skills - ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media - verbal, written, etc.\nExcellent organizational/time management skills. \nDirect technical experience in the design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of PLC-based control systems\nProven knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) standards, Allen Bradley Controls, AC and motor controls, and process sensors of all types\nCapability to calibrate and test controls, verify instrumentation accuracy and effectiveness and perform routine maintenance on the plant-wide controls system\nAbility to interpret, red-line and prepare detailed control and instrumentation schematics, ladder logic diagrams, wiring schematics and PID’s/PFD’s.\nAbility to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, production driven work environment.\nSolid critical thinking skills and ability to create new, innovative ways to handle situations with a strong bias towards Continuous Improvement fundamentals.\nUnderstanding of lean manufacturing principles including Six Sigma, 5S, TPS, etc.\nStrong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, CMMS and SAP). 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