Controls Engineering Manager

Controls Engineering ManagerFounded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.We are seeking a Controls Engineering Manager for our First Quality Home Care Products facility located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position leads a team of automation technicians in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of automated control systems across production.Primary responsibilities include:Lead the automation department by exemplary personal behavior in all facets of the First Quality Culture. Mentor and manage a team of both salaried automation specialists and hourly technicians, and develop team through performance management, scheduling, and individual personal development to support. Advance plant operations and the future digital ecosystem of the SLC plant, as a primary flagship to First Quality Home Care Products®Set the strategic vision of the plant including daily operational support, weekly, monthly and annual metrics that supports the 5 year operations master planOversee the design, programming, and commissioning of automation systems, and partner with operations, maintenance, and project teams to support capital projects and equipment upgradesEstablish and enforce controls standards, documentation practices, and change management processesIncrease the reliability of current/existing automationDrive root cause analysis and corrective actions for system failures and downtime eventsManage department budget, including labor, spare parts, and project spendingEnsure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codesSupport new product launches and process changes requiring automation modificationsDevelop and maintain conjointly with the engineering department, electrical and controls documentation (schematics, P&IDs, network diagrams)The ideal candidate should possess the following:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field7+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment3+ years of supervisory or leadership experienceExperience with HMI development and SCADA systemsStrong knowledge of electrical safety standardsProven ability to lead and develop both hourly and salaried team membersExperience in manufacturing preferredFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies preferredEffective communicator across all levels of the organizationStrong leadership and team development skillsExcellent problem-solving and analytical thinkingAbility to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environmentMay require travel as needed—expected to be <15%What We Offer YouCompetitive base salary and bonus opportunitiesPaid time off (three-week minimum)Medical, dental and vision starting day one401(k) with employer matchPaid parental leaveChild and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)Bundle of joy benefit (years' worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)Tuition assistanceWellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums...and more!First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.First Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.