CJ Schwan’s, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies!
Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape — and we’re ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We’re building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together. Relocation assistance available.
Join Our Team as a Sr. Automation Manager!
Responsibilities:
- Lead the electrical maintenance and controls department overseeing power distribution, automation networks, and control systems.
- Manage complex automation projects from design through implementation, including capital planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Develop and execute electrical inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and compliance.
- Implement and support MES, Data Historian, PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to optimize production performance.
- Design, scale, and test automation processes, equipment, and instrumentation.
- Direct and schedule controls/electrical teams for installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration activities.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical development for maintenance and controls personnel.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, and communication on progress, performance, and results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proven leadership experience managing both salaried and hourly technical teams.
- Hands-on expertise in programming and implementing industrial control systems (PLC/HMI – Rockwell, Modicon, Siemens, GE, Fanuc).
- Strong understanding of electrical systems ranging from 120V to 35kV and related industrial equipment.
- Skilled in control system design, ladder logic, HMI programming, and instrumentation.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and project management abilities with a focus on technical excellence.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $117,750 to $196,250 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Proven leadership experience managing both salaried and hourly technical teams
- Hands-on expertise in programming and implementing industrial control systems
- Strong understanding of electrical systems ranging from 120V to 35kV
- Skilled in control system design, ladder logic, HMI programming
- Demonstrated problem-solving and project management abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What We Do
As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.
