Great Lakes Cheese · 19 hours ago
3rd Shift Automation Specialist
Plymouth, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGreat Lakes Cheese is seeking an Automation Specialist who will be responsible for the automation and control of machinery and systems in the plant. The role involves monitoring and maintaining plant-wide automation systems, troubleshooting production issues, and leading process improvement projects.
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Responsibilities
Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems
Monitor, maintain and support plant-wide automation systems
Update HMIs and computer systems as advised by the IT department
Support and troubleshoot the Wonderware-based factory management and control system
Perform maintenance on PLC’s and HMI’s systems including backups of PLC programs
Assist with MES activities and coordination
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment
Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions
Provide input for helping to ensure that line layouts and implementation are efficient and timely
When assigned, will coordinate plant and contractor activities to ensure timelines are met
Identify process improvement opportunities and lead approved projects within the plant to attain desired goals
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to utilize in house resources and coordinate outside contractors as needed for approved projects
Work with plant personnel to identify savings and justification for projects
Provide leadership in bringing approved projects to a successful completion
Work with Production to identify downtime issues and implement permanent solutions
Gather and examine basic reliability data from floor observations or data base and correlate for analysis using well defined engineering techniques, principles and procedures
Work with plant personnel to drive root cause and failure analysis to avoid future failures
Provide production coverage in times of need or when issues arise that require specific expertise
All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or commensurate experience
5 years of related experience and/or training or more
Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes
Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment
Rockwell PLC hardware and software (ControlLogix, CompactLogix RSLogix)
Ability to write PLC programs and make necessary changes
Ability to lead/organize multiple projects and resources
Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities, trouble shoot and problem solve
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
3 years of food manufacturing experience or more
PLC programming, Wonderware MES, InTouch development, RSLogix
Company
Great Lakes Cheese
Great Lakes Cheese is an award-winning, premier manufacturer and packager of natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Zagzebski
President and CEO
Matthew Wilkinson
Vice President, Technology (CIO/CTO) & Business Development
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