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You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.\nThe Manager, Controls Engineering is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and directing the controls engineering department within our organization. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful design, development, and maintenance of control systems for our industrial processes. The Controls Engineering Manager will lead a team of controls engineers and technicians, set departmental goals, and collaborate with other departments to drive the strategic vision of the organization.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nPut safety first - Always!\nLead and foster our “people first” culture.\nLead and manage the controls engineering department, including team development and performance management.\nSet departmental goals and strategic objectives, aligning them with the organization's mission.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems into the organization's processes.\nProvide technical leadership and guidance on complex control system projects.\nOversee the design and development of control systems, ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation.\nEstablish and maintain technical standards, guidelines, and best practices within the controls engineering department.\nDrive continuous improvement in control systems, processes, and technology adoption.\nManage the department's budget, resources, and project timelines.\nAct as a liaison between the controls engineering team and senior management to report on departmental performance and initiatives.\n\nDIRECT REPORTS\nControls Engineers, Controls technicians, Contractors \nJOB LOCATION\nLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States\nPOSITION TYPE\nFull-Time/Regular\nEXPERIENCE\nWe are looking for leaders with Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer related field and 5+ years controls design and programming in a manufacturing environment.\nRequired Skills & ExperienceExpertise in PLC Programming, SCADA systems, control network design, and advanced control strategies\nStrong leadership and project management skills\nExceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities\nExcellent teamwork and communication skills\nExtensive knowledge of MS Office applications and AutoCAD 2D.\n\nAt Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate - always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.\nSALARY\nBase Salary Range: $115,000 - $165,000 annually\nThe salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.\nAt Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.\nBENEFITS & PERKS\nWe believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:\nTime Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.\n 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.\nTuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.\nTraining and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance - both online and on-site nearby.\nStock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.\nEmployee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.\nWHO WE ARE\nOver 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing - all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.\nEverything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:\nDo the Right Thing\nAct with Boldness and Authenticity\nDrive Sustainability\nInnovate and Adapt\nAt Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader - learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.\nWe welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.\nCAREER ADVANCEMENT\nAt Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise - enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.\nEEO\nTrex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.\nE-VERIFY\nTrex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. 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