Food Manufacturing

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager | Dairy Manufacturing | Cabot, VT

Location: Cabot, Vermont 05647

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Experience Level: Senior

Reports To: Plant Manager

Base Salary: $93,000–$103,000

Travel: Local travel between nearby facilities as required

Relocation Assistance: Partial assistance available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A respected, farmer-owned dairy manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead EHS programs across its Cabot manufacturing campus.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across workplace safety, environmental compliance, regulatory reporting, employee training, incident investigation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health and safety activity across the manufacturing campus.

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs.

• Advise plant leadership and department managers on risks and priorities.

• Strengthen employee participation, accountability and behavior-based safety.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and state requirements.

• Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into practical operating controls.

• Maintain permits, logs, records and regulatory reports.

• Lead orientation and annual EHS training.

• Investigate incidents, injuries, environmental events and near misses.

• Apply structured root-cause analysis and manage corrective actions.

• Conduct audits, inspections, job-hazard analyses and risk assessments.

• Manage emergency preparedness and response planning.

• Track and report EHS metrics, leading and lagging indicators and improvement actions.

• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality and HR.

• Support local travel between nearby facilities when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Significant progressive EHS experience within manufacturing.

• EHS leadership experience in an active plant environment.

• Strong OSHA, EPA, DOT and state regulatory knowledge.

• Experience leading audits, investigations, risk assessments and corrective-action programs.

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, ergonomics, environmental compliance and emergency response.

• Strong training, influencing and change-management skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Cabot and support nearby facilities.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food, beverage or dairy-manufacturing experience.

• CSP, CIH, CHMM or another recognized EHS credential.

• ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 experience.

• Behavior-based safety and employee-engagement program experience.

• Sustainability and environmental-reporting experience.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, wellness programs, professional development and a performance-based incentive.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Plant Engineering Manager | Food Manufacturing | Topeka, KS

Location: Topeka, Kansas

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Consumer Products and Food Manufacturing

Experience Level: Senior Engineering Leadership

Travel: Occasional

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A global consumer-products manufacturer is seeking an experienced Plant Engineering Manager to lead engineering, maintenance and capital-project activity at its Topeka manufacturing facility.

As a member of the plant Strategic Leadership Team, this person will lead a multidisciplinary technical team, own capital and maintenance budgets, develop the five-year capital plan and improve reliability, energy management, safety, quality and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and coach Maintenance and Project Engineers.

• Establish priorities, development plans and performance expectations.

• Partner with plant leaders to improve safety, quality, reliability and efficiency.

• Develop and manage capital and maintenance-expense budgets.

• Build and execute the five-year strategic capital plan.

• Lead capital projects from justification and planning through implementation.

• Drive plant energy-management and optimization initiatives.

• Ensure contractors comply with safety, food-safety, sanitation and quality requirements.

• Test new equipment and processes against design specifications.

• Coordinate manufacturing trials and ensure employees receive required training.

• Develop technical training for new equipment, methods and systems.

• Support Quality Assurance, food safety and GMP programs.

• Improve maintenance systems, reliability practices and asset performance.

• Manage project risks, schedules, costs, resources and vendors.

• Represent Engineering on the plant leadership team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.

• Significant plant-engineering, maintenance or capital-project leadership experience.

• Manufacturing experience, preferably food or consumer products.

• Experience leading engineers and technical professionals.

• Strong capital planning, budgeting and project-management skills.

• Knowledge of maintenance, reliability, utilities and energy management.

• Strong safety, quality and regulatory awareness.

• Ability to influence plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work onsite in Topeka.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food-manufacturing and GMP experience.

• Lean, Six Sigma or continuous-improvement expertise.

• High-speed manufacturing or packaging experience.

• Professional engineering or project-management credentials.

Benefits may include medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, incentive compensation and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Site Automation & OT Cybersecurity Cluster Lead | Richmond, VA

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours

Travel: Quarterly travel to Long Island, New York

Relocation Assistance: Available

Security Clearance: Not required

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

People Management: Formal management experience not required

Position Overview

A leading global food and beverage manufacturer is seeking a Site Automation & OT Cybersecurity Cluster Lead to provide technical and strategic leadership across a cluster of manufacturing facilities.

The role is responsible for reliable, secure and supportable automation systems, digital-transformation roadmaps, industrial control networks, OT cybersecurity, technology lifecycle planning and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop site and cluster roadmaps for automation upgrades and digital manufacturing.

• Translate manufacturing priorities into practical technology initiatives.

• Lead connected manufacturing, IoT and Industry 4.0 adoption.

• Provide technical leadership for plant automation and control systems.

• Serve as escalation point for complex automation, controls, infrastructure and security issues.

• Lead OT cybersecurity technology, standards and compliance.

• Assess risks and coordinate vulnerability remediation.

• Promote secure configuration, access control, patching, backup and recovery.

• Oversee industrial control-network infrastructure and segmentation.

• Plan network, control-system and platform lifecycle upgrades.

• Lead automation and digital-manufacturing elements of capital projects.

• Coordinate vendors, integrators, IT, Engineering, Maintenance and Operations.

• Maintain business-continuity and disaster-recovery plans.

• Develop standards, technical documentation and support models.

• Build automation and cybersecurity capability across plant teams.

• Track project benefits, reliability, cost and operational performance.

Required Qualifications

• Significant industrial-automation and controls experience in manufacturing.

• Strong OT cybersecurity and industrial control-network knowledge.

• Experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI, industrial networks and plant systems.

• Understanding of network segmentation, access control, vulnerability management, backup and recovery.

• Experience leading capital projects and technology roadmaps.

• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder-influence skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex plant technology problems.

• Ability to work onsite in Richmond and travel quarterly to Long Island.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food, beverage or CPG manufacturing experience.

• Industry 4.0, IoT and digital-manufacturing experience.

• Knowledge of recognized OT security frameworks and standards.

• Vendor-management, business-continuity and disaster-recovery experience.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Senior Maintenance & Reliability Manager | Food Manufacturing | Indianapolis, IN

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Experience Level: Senior Plant Leadership

Travel: Occasional

Relocation Assistance: Available

Security Clearance: Not required

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A leading global food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an accomplished Senior Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead the full Maintenance and Reliability organization at a major Indianapolis production facility.

The role owns equipment uptime and asset life across manufacturing equipment, facilities and utilities. It requires deep consumer-packaged-goods experience, strong engineering and financial acumen, and a record of improving OEE, reducing breakdowns and building high-performing technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance managers, supervisors, engineers, planners and technicians.

• Own uptime, reliability and lifecycle performance across production lines, utilities and facilities.

• Develop the plant-wide maintenance and reliability strategy and annual operating plan.

• Establish preventive, predictive, planned and condition-based maintenance programs.

• Improve planning, scheduling, calibration, lubrication, spares and tool-management practices.

• Eliminate recurring failures through root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective action.

• Improve OEE, MTBF, MTTR, availability, planned-maintenance compliance and schedule adherence.

• Control maintenance costs, downtime, waste and yield losses.

• Champion Integrated Lean Six Sigma, TPM, 5S and zero-loss principles.

• Strengthen operator ownership and autonomous maintenance.

• Lead technical capability building, succession planning and performance management.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety and Supply Chain.

• Manage budgets, contractors, capital improvements and reliability investments.

• Communicate performance, risks and actions to plant and supply-chain leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Significant maintenance and reliability leadership experience in food, beverage or CPG manufacturing.

• Experience leading a large multidisciplinary maintenance organization.

• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive and planned-maintenance systems.

• Demonstrated success improving OEE and reducing equipment losses.

• Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or continuous-improvement expertise.

• Strong engineering, financial, budgeting and project-management capability.

• Experience using CMMS and maintenance-performance data.

• Strong people-development and change-leadership skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or related technical degree.

• IL6S or advanced TPM implementation experience.

• High-speed automated production or packaging experience.

• Utilities, facilities and capital-project experience.

Benefits may include medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, incentive compensation and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager | Food Manufacturing | Arkansas City, KS

Location: Arkansas City, Kansas 67005

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Experience Level: Senior

Base Salary: $90,000–$110,000

Travel: Primarily site-based; occasional domestic travel may be required

Relocation Assistance: Full relocation package available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead environmental, occupational-health and workplace-safety programs in Arkansas City, Kansas.

This senior, hands-on role will shape EHS strategy, maintain compliance, reduce operational risk and promote a proactive culture of safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and management systems.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and federal, state and local requirements.

• Support alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Lead EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments and continuous improvement.

• Serve as subject-matter expert for workplace safety, environmental compliance, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene and ergonomics.

• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.

• Develop and deliver training for employees, supervisors and leaders.

• Monitor safety and environmental metrics, trends and KPIs.

• Maintain and test emergency-preparedness and response plans.

• Partner with Operations, HR, Engineering and Legal to embed EHS into daily practice.

• Support sustainability programs, environmental reporting and climate-related disclosures.

• Supervise or mentor EHS staff and site coordinators where applicable.

• Recommend practical improvements that reduce risk and strengthen engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related field strongly preferred.

• At least eight years of progressive EHS experience.

• At least three years of EHS leadership experience.

• Direct EHS experience within food and beverage manufacturing.

• Current professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or comparable credential.

• Strong OSHA, EPA, NFPA and environmental/workplace-safety knowledge.

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Experience leading audits, inspections, investigations and corrective-action programs.

• Knowledge of hazardous-waste management, industrial hygiene and ergonomics.

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and change-management skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Arkansas City.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

• Experience with Enablon, Intelex or VelocityEHS.

• Sustainability and climate-disclosure experience.

• Behavior-based safety or employee-engagement program experience.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending account, employee assistance, retirement benefits, paid time off and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Industrial Electrician | PLC, VFD & 480V Maintenance | Chicago, IL

Industrial Electrician

📍 Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Food Production
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time (4 Openings)
⏰ Shift: Must be flexible to work 2nd or 3rd Shift
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not Available
💰 Compensation: $43.69/hour ($85,000 – $90,668 annually) + Union Benefits

Overview

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking Industrial Electricians to support operations at a high-volume bakery manufacturing facility in Chicago.

This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems and production equipment to maximize uptime, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives while working in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment.

  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.

  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimize production downtime.

  • Maintain plant electrical infrastructure supporting continuous operations.

Equipment Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshoot production equipment, PLCs, VFDs, motors, and electrical systems.

  • Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

  • Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

  • Support equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Production Support

  • Execute Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.

  • Respond quickly to production breakdowns.

  • Identify and report equipment losses and improvement opportunities.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Safety & Quality

  • Follow all electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

  • Adhere to Arc Flash and electrical safety standards.

  • Ensure compliance with quality and food manufacturing requirements.

  • Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Associate Degree or certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred.

Experience

✔ 7+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.

✔ Experience maintaining electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.

✔ Experience troubleshooting complex industrial production equipment.

Technical Requirements

Electrical Systems

  • 480V Industrial Electrical Systems

  • Electrical Troubleshooting

  • Industrial Motors & Controls

  • Electrical Preventive Maintenance

Automation

  • PLC Troubleshooting

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

  • Industrial Control Systems

Drawings & Documentation

  • Electrical Blueprints

  • Wiring Diagrams

  • Technical Schematics

Safety

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

  • Arc Flash Safety

  • Industrial Safety Procedures

Preferred Qualifications

  • PLC programming and logic modification experience.

  • Experience working within food manufacturing or bakery operations.

  • Knowledge of industrial automation systems.

  • Strong understanding of production reliability and preventive maintenance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial electrician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex electrical and automation issues.

They will possess:

  • Strong industrial troubleshooting skills.

  • Hands-on experience with 480V systems, PLCs, and VFDs.

  • Excellent schematic reading and diagnostic abilities.

  • Strong commitment to safety and quality.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across production and maintenance teams.

  • Flexibility to support 2nd or 3rd shift operations.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

7+ Years Industrial Electrical Maintenance

Electrical Systems

480V Industrial Power

Automation

PLC & VFD Troubleshooting

Drawings

Electrical Schematics & Blueprints

Safety

LOTO & Arc Flash

Industry

Manufacturing / Food Production

Shift

2nd or 3rd Shift

Location

Chicago, IL

Openings

4

Compensation

$43.69/hour ($85K–$90.7K annually)

Relocation

None

Screening Questions

  1. Do you have at least seven years of industrial electrical maintenance experience?

  2. Do you have hands-on experience working with 480V electrical systems?

  3. Have you professionally troubleshot and maintained PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment?

  4. Do you have experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)?

  5. Are you able to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints?

  6. Do you have experience working within a manufacturing or food production environment?

  7. Are you familiar with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash safety procedures?

  8. Have you performed preventive and predictive electrical maintenance on production equipment?

  9. Are you willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift on a full-time basis?

  10. When would you be available to start?

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

  • Strong troubleshooting skills that minimize production downtime.

  • Extensive experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and VFDs.

  • Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures.

  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

  • Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Ability to proactively identify equipment issues before they impact production.

  • Dependability and flexibility to support critical production operations across multiple shifts.

 

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Quality Assurance Regional Manager – Albert Lea, MN

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Quality Assurance Regional Manager

📍 Location: Albert Lea, Minnesota (Oversight of Multiple Manufacturing Sites)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Base Salary: $130,000 – $145,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Ideal Candidates
✈️ Travel: Frequent Regional Travel Required
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A growing manufacturer in the food and nutrition sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Regional Manager to lead quality and food safety operations across multiple production facilities in Minnesota.

This leadership role is responsible for driving food safety, regulatory compliance, quality system effectiveness, continuous improvement, and team development while partnering closely with Operations, Production, R&D, and Commercial teams.

The successful candidate will be a strong people leader with deep expertise in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Food Safety Leadership

  • Lead quality assurance programs across multiple manufacturing sites.

  • Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, SQF, customer, and internal quality standards.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

  • Oversee internal audit programs, CAPA processes, and compliance activities.

  • Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Team Leadership

  • Develop, coach, and mentor regional quality teams.

  • Establish and communicate performance goals using SMART objectives.

  • Build a culture of accountability, food safety, and continuous improvement.

  • Deliver food safety and quality training programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Production, R&D, Commercial, and Operations teams to support product launches and process improvements.

  • Support commercialization activities, change control processes, and new product introductions.

  • Provide quality leadership during customer visits, regulatory inspections, and external audits.

Systems & Compliance

  • Ensure effective implementation of food safety and quality management systems.

  • Monitor and improve key metrics including:

    • First Pass Quality

    • Customer Complaints

    • CAPA Effectiveness

    • Inventory Health

    • Compliance Performance

    • Environmental & Sanitation Programs

  • Apply SPC and data-driven methodologies to improve process performance.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science or a related field.

  • 10+ years of Quality Assurance experience within:

    • Food Manufacturing

    • Beverage Manufacturing

    • Dietary Supplements

    • Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Manufacturing

  • Management experience leading quality teams.

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • FDA Regulations

    • HACCP

    • SQF

    • Food Safety Programs

  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Experience

  • Multi-site quality leadership experience.

  • Career progression across multiple functions including:

    • Production

    • R&D

    • Quality

  • PCQI certification.

  • Strong experience working with cross-functional teams.

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC) expertise.

  • Project management and continuous improvement experience.

Key Skills

✔ Quality Assurance Leadership
✔ FDA Compliance
✔ HACCP & SQF Programs
✔ Food Safety Systems
✔ CAPA Management
✔ Root Cause Analysis
✔ Internal Auditing
✔ SPC & Data Analysis
✔ Team Development
✔ Cross-Functional Leadership

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong quality leadership background within food or beverage manufacturing and has progressed through multiple operational disciplines such as Production, R&D, and Quality.

They will bring:

  • Multi-site quality management experience.

  • Strong food safety and regulatory expertise.

  • Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives.

  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

  • A track record of driving continuous improvement and quality culture transformation.

Screening Questions

  1. Do you have experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry?

  2. Do you have hands-on experience with HACCP, SQF, and food safety systems?

  3. Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident?

  4. Have you successfully partnered with cross-functional teams across operations, R&D, and quality?

  5. Have you held roles in multiple functions such as Production, R&D, and Quality during your career?

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

10+ Years

Seniority

Director Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Industry

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Management Experience

Required

Travel

Frequent

Multi-Site Oversight

Preferred

Relocation

Available

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Lead quality operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.

  • High visibility role with direct impact on food safety and operational excellence.

  • Strong career growth opportunities within a growing organization.

  • Collaborative environment with significant cross-functional leadership exposure.

  • Opportunity to shape quality strategy and drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites.

 

Site Security Automation Cluster Lead – Richmond, VA

Site Security Automation Cluster Lead

📍 Location: Richmond, Virginia (On-Site)
🌎 Travel: Quarterly travel to Long Island, NY (or as needed)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Salary: $122,000 – $167,750 + Bonus

Overview

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Site Security Automation Cluster Lead to drive automation, digital manufacturing transformation, and operational cybersecurity across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This leadership role is responsible for automation systems, Operational Technology Networks (OTN), cybersecurity compliance, capital project execution, digital transformation initiatives, and long-term technology roadmaps. The position supports multiple manufacturing sites and serves as the primary automation and cybersecurity expert for the cluster.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Digital Transformation

  • Develop and execute automation and digital manufacturing roadmaps.

  • Lead smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

  • Drive automation upgrades, modernization projects, and digital transformation programs.

  • Improve site Digital Maturity through increased:

    • Computerization

    • Connectivity

    • Visibility

    • Transparency

    • Predictive Analytics

    • Adaptability

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

  • Own Operational Technology Network (OTN) cybersecurity strategy.

  • Ensure compliance with corporate automation, infrastructure, and cybersecurity standards.

  • Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning for automation systems.

  • Manage lifecycle planning and replacement of obsolete automation hardware and software.

Capital Projects & Project Management

  • Lead automation-related capital projects from concept through implementation.

  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and benefit realization.

  • Support integration of new production lines, equipment, and digital technologies.

  • Track project savings and ROI throughout project execution.

Operational Leadership

  • Serve as escalation point for automation, controls, and cybersecurity issues.

  • Collaborate with plant engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT teams.

  • Manage automation infrastructure, controls systems, and manufacturing technology platforms.

  • Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Team & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead cross-functional project teams across multiple manufacturing sites.

  • Build automation and cybersecurity capability within the organization.

  • Partner with regional and global automation leaders on technology strategy and best practices.

  • Drive stakeholder engagement focused on process optimization, compliance, and performance improvement.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

  • 10+ years of experience in:

    • Industrial Automation

    • Controls Engineering

    • Manufacturing Systems

    • Project Management

  • Strong experience with:

    • Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

    • Operational Technology Networks (OTN)

    • Manufacturing Cybersecurity

    • Digital Manufacturing Initiatives

Preferred Skills

✔ Industrial Automation
✔ Manufacturing Controls Systems
✔ Operational Technology Networks (OTN)
✔ Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Systems
✔ Industry 4.0 / Smart Manufacturing
✔ Capital Project Management
✔ Digital Transformation
✔ Industrial Networking
✔ Manufacturing Infrastructure
✔ Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
✔ Continuous Improvement

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Automation or Controls Engineering leader with strong experience managing manufacturing technology environments across multiple facilities.

They will bring:

  • Deep expertise in automation systems and industrial cybersecurity.

  • Strong project management and capital deployment experience.

  • Experience leading digital manufacturing transformation initiatives.

  • Ability to influence stakeholders across operations, engineering, maintenance, and IT.

  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

10+ Years

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry

Manufacturing / Food & Beverage

Seniority

Senior-Level

Travel

Quarterly Travel to NY

Location

Richmond, VA (On-Site)

Relocation

Available

Bonus

Eligible

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Lead automation and cybersecurity strategy across multiple manufacturing sites.

  • Drive large-scale Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives.

  • High visibility role with significant impact on operational performance.

  • Strong compensation package with bonus potential.

  • Opportunity to influence the future of smart manufacturing within a global organization.

 

Wastewater Treatment Manager – Lumber Bridge, NC

Wastewater Treatment Manager

📍 Location: Lumber Bridge, North Carolina
🏢 Work Arrangement: On-Site
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Ideal Candidates
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of its Water Treatment Plant and associated well systems.

This role is responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality water for plant operations, managing treatment equipment and personnel, maintaining compliance with environmental regulations, and serving as a key liaison between Operations, Environmental, and Regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Compliance

  • Oversee daily operation of the Water Treatment Plant and associated wells.

  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality water across the manufacturing complex.

  • Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal environmental regulations.

  • Prepare and submit required reports related to water usage, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

  • Monitor treatment performance and implement operational improvements.

Maintenance & Asset Management

  • Manage preventative maintenance programs for water treatment equipment and wells.

  • Oversee chemical inventory, spare parts, supplies, and operational resources.

  • Coordinate equipment repairs and system upgrades to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Team Leadership

  • Supervise Water Treatment Operators and support staff.

  • Manage hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management activities.

  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment.

  • Develop team capabilities through ongoing training and coaching.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze operational data, logs, and system performance metrics.

  • Identify opportunities to improve treatment efficiency and reliability.

  • Communicate operational performance and compliance status to leadership and environmental teams.

  • Support environmental audits and inspections as required.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • 5+ years of Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment experience.

  • Active Water Treatment License with required endorsements.

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • EPA regulations

    • Environmental compliance requirements

    • Water treatment operations

    • Permitting and reporting processes

Preferred Experience

  • Supervisory or team leadership experience.

  • Experience in food processing or manufacturing environments.

  • Knowledge of groundwater well operations and maintenance.

  • Experience managing environmental reporting and regulatory inspections.

Key Skills

✔ Water Treatment Operations
✔ Wastewater Treatment
✔ Environmental Compliance
✔ EPA Regulations
✔ Regulatory Reporting
✔ Preventative Maintenance
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Process Improvement
✔ Safety Management
✔ Operational Analysis

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed water treatment professional with strong operational and compliance experience who can lead both plant operations and personnel.

They will bring:

  • Hands-on water treatment expertise.

  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations.

  • Experience managing treatment systems, wells, and maintenance programs.

  • Leadership ability to supervise and develop operational teams.

  • Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5+ Years

Seniority

Associate Level

Education

High School Diploma/GED

License

Water Treatment License Required

Industry

Food Manufacturing / Environmental

Leadership

Team Supervision Required

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Leadership role overseeing critical utility operations.

  • Opportunity to manage water treatment systems supporting a large manufacturing complex.

  • Stable organization with strong growth and long-term career opportunities.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and healthcare programs.

  • Family-oriented culture focused on teamwork, operational excellence, and employee development.

 

Regional Smart Manufacturing Senior Engineer – IN, IA or NE

Regional Smart Manufacturing Senior Engineer

📍 Location: Hammond, IN – Eddyville, IA or Blair, NE
💼 Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Up to 40%
💰 Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 + Bonus
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A global food manufacturing organization is seeking a Regional Smart Manufacturing Senior Engineer to lead and deliver projects focused on automation, process optimization, manufacturing technology, and smart manufacturing initiatives across multiple production facilities.

This role will drive projects from concept through design, pilot testing, implementation, commissioning, value realization, and project closeout while providing technical leadership in manufacturing innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Smart Manufacturing and automation projects across multiple facilities.

  • Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

  • Manage projects through design, plant trials, startup, commissioning, and sustainment.

  • Utilize scientific methods, experimental design, and data analysis to evaluate opportunities and solutions.

  • Drive process optimization, raw material utilization improvements, and manufacturing performance enhancements.

  • Develop project charters, protocols, reports, and value-tracking metrics.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement best practices.

  • Support innovation efforts and identify intellectual property opportunities.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring successful execution and delivery.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.

  • Minimum 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.

  • Experience with:

    • Project Management

    • Experimental Design

    • Data Analysis & Interpretation

    • Manufacturing Process Improvement

    • Technical Documentation

  • Ability to travel up to 40%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in:

    • Plant Operations

    • Process Engineering

    • Project Engineering

    • Process Controls & Automation

    • Manufacturing Technology

    • Production Excellence

  • Strong project portfolio management experience.

  • Automation and technology development expertise.

  • Experience within starches, sweeteners, texturizers, food ingredients, or related manufacturing environments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing engineer with strong project management and automation experience who can lead technology-driven improvement initiatives across multiple production facilities.

They will have:

  • 5–7+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.

  • Strong automation and smart manufacturing knowledge.

  • Experience implementing new technologies in plant environments.

  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple capital or process improvement projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5–7+ Years

Seniority

Associate

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Industry

Food Manufacturing / Process Manufacturing

Travel

Up to 40%

Relocation

Available

Bonus

Yes

Why This Opportunity?

  • Lead high-impact Smart Manufacturing initiatives.

  • Work with emerging automation and manufacturing technologies.

  • Drive innovation across multiple production facilities.

  • Strong compensation, bonus potential, and relocation support.

  • Opportunity to influence operational excellence and manufacturing transformation on a regional scale.

 

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Plant Automation & Control Engineer | Dayton, OH | Food Manufacturing | DeltaV & PI Historian

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⚙️ Plant Automation & Control Engineer

📍 Location: Dayton, OH (On-site)
🏭 Industry: Food & Beverages / Bioindustrial Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
💼 Experience Level: Associate / Mid-Level (2–5 years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Support available
💰 Compensation: Competitive base salary + annual bonus + full benefits

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a global leader in sustainable food and industrial manufacturing committed to nourishing the world safely and responsibly. As a Plant Automation & Control Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing plant operations through innovative automation and control solutions.

You’ll work hands-on with systems like DeltaV DCS and PI Historian, applying your technical expertise to enhance safety, reliability, and production efficiency across a highly automated facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives on problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement in a mission-driven environment.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Engineering

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation and instrumentation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

  • Provide day-to-day engineering support to optimize control system performance and plant uptime.

  • Apply working knowledge of DeltaV DCS and other process automation platforms to manage plant operations.

  • Troubleshoot automation issues, implement system upgrades, and support commissioning activities.

Process Optimization & Project Support

  • Support capital project execution, ensuring adherence to instrumentation and automation standards.

  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and process teams to identify improvement opportunities.

  • Use data from the PI Historian and other tools to track KPIs, assess system health, and recommend actionable improvements.

  • Contribute to the standardization and governance of control systems across the organization.

Collaboration & On-Call Rotation

  • Work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and leadership teams to deliver technical solutions.

  • Participate in an on-call rotation (every three weeks for remote after-hours support).

  • Maintain compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards.

🎓 Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
✅ Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience in automation, controls, or process engineering.
✅ Strong foundation in controls engineering principles and instrumentation systems.

Preferred Skills

⭐ Experience with DeltaV DCS systems and control programming.
⭐ Working knowledge of industrial automation technologies and process instrumentation.
⭐ Intermediate project management and problem-solving skills.
⭐ Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
⭐ Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical skills.

💡 Why Join

You’ll be part of a company that connects farmers, producers, and consumers across the world — delivering essential food, agricultural, and industrial solutions with sustainability at its core. Here, your engineering expertise directly contributes to creating a safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible future.

This role offers:

  • A collaborative, global team environment with mentorship and growth opportunities.

  • A focus on innovation and process automation in modern manufacturing.

  • Competitive pay, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

  • Experience: 2–5 years in controls, automation, or process engineering

  • Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering or related discipline

  • Industry Background: Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

  • Travel: Minimal

  • On-Call: 1 week every 3 weeks (remote support rotation)

Ready to use your automation expertise to make a real-world impact?
Join a forward-thinking organization where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.

 

Maintenance Manager | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Cherokee, OK | $131K–$150K

🏭 Maintenance Manager
🗺️ Cherokee, OK
📍 Food & Beverages Industry | Onsite
💼 Mid-Senior Level | Management
📅 Full-time | 1 Position Available

✨ Compensation: $131,000 – $150,000 (confidential if posted externally)
🚚 Relocation: Limited assistance available
❌ Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🎯 Position Purpose

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices that keep plant equipment, grounds, and production processes running efficiently. This leader will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety while leading the engineering and maintenance teams.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Plant Operations & Layout: Develop and optimize plant processing lines to support operational changes or expansions.

  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.

  • Team Leadership: Equip and guide engineering and maintenance teams with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to sustain facility operations.

  • Budget & Projects: Oversee Capital and Expense Budget projects and ensure timely execution.

  • Vendor & Contractor Management: Build strong working relationships with external contractors and vendors to ensure efficient project delivery.

  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner closely with other departments to resolve daily operational challenges and drive plant-wide success.

  • Continuous Improvement: Identify issues proactively and lead solutions in a structured, constructive manner.

✅ Qualifications

  • Education: Associate’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).

  • Experience: 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing (meat industry experience preferred).

  • Licenses/Certifications: State Mechanical Contractor’s License.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems.

    • Basic understanding of refrigeration systems.

    • Familiarity with CAD and PLC equipment.

  • Skills:

    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.

    • Excellent project and priority management.

    • Effective communicator and self-starter with leadership skills across all organizational levels.

    • Computer literacy (Excel, MS Word).

⚙️ Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods throughout the day.

  • Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs with proper technique.

  • Work may require personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.).

  • Exposure to extreme temperatures (-40°F to 110°F) and high-noise environments.

📌 Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Manager ready to lead in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll take ownership of critical operations, drive continuous improvements, and make a direct impact on plant safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

 

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