Operations Systems/Controls Manager

Schreiber Foods • Green Bay, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting and enhancing the business processes and information associated with operations systems used for Manufacturing and Plant Floor processes including Production Execution/Inventory Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI's), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Production Scheduling, package/case code date printing, data collection (Historian), data analytics, operational reporting/dashboards, and integrations with quality, asset maintenance, and other company systems. This position requires an understanding of Operational Technology (OT), Manufacturing, and Plant Floor systems and will work to implement, support, and enhance systems and processes while working with other Operations Systems/Controls partners as well as Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology (IT), Supply Chain, Finance, Enterprise Quality, Planning, Distribution, Transportation, Customer Service, contractors and other cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and user needs that will increase safety, operational efficiency, control, and performance of production assets and partners. The position architects and designs solutions, system modifications, and enhancements for productivity improvements consistent with company standards and industry best practices. The position also manages projects, leads cross-functional teams, 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 expected to be onsite five days a week at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Candidates can receive a $10,000 relocation bonus in addition to a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for the position. About our Green Bay, WI Home Office: You’ll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more. Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Hit up a game of ping pong on your break. Or take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer’s market on the scenic Fox River. You can even see Lambeau Field from our top floor.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Operations Systems/Industrial Control Systems (within manufacturing environment is preferred), Operations Management, Project Management, Software systems, Controls, or Process/Manufacturing Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field
• Understanding and experience in inventory management, batch management, warehouse management, and ERP systems as well as a deep understanding of the related production management processes.
• SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian, Reporting/Dashboard, and Programming skills is preferred (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.
• Understanding of Industrial Control Systems and components.
• Ability to understand production and manufacturing processes and concepts.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data to create useful and actionable information.
• Ability to read functional descriptions, detailed design documents, or other technical documents.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement solutions to improve safety, efficiency, control, and performance of company assets and partners by working collaboratively with stakeholders and fellow Operations Systems/Controls partners and cross-functional teams to understand opportunities, issues, and potential solutions for the operations systems used for Production Execution, Manufacturing and Plant Floor processes.
• Identify opportunities to better utilize system capabilities, improve processes, and provide more meaningful information for decision making. Propose projects, initiate change, and influence leaders and stakeholders to align on improvements and new processes.
• 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 cross-functional teams and lead initiatives.
• 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.
• Research best practices and understand industry trends to influence and develop documented best practices and standards for system designs, architectures, and implementations. Influence and educate fellow Operations Systems/Controls partners on these best practices and standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities. Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager