PLC Program Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

PLC Programmer Supervisor responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing automated control systems for industrial production equipment. Ensures safe, consistent, and efficient manufacturing processes with a strong focus on uptime, quality, and compliance.

• Cleveland, Ohio (Onsite)
• Night shift: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• 5-day workweek
• Weekend work required based on production needs

• Develop, update, and test PLC programs using standard industrial control logic methods
• Monitor and control key process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow in automated production systems
• Support critical processes including thermal treatment, sterilization, and automated cleaning systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues
• Integrate PLC systems with operator interfaces, control monitoring systems, sensors, and field devices
• Maintain compliance with food safety and industrial safety standards through system design and programming
• Create and maintain technical documentation including system layouts, control logic details, and backup files
• Support installation, upgrades, and commissioning of automated equipment

• Supervises 4 maintenance technicians
• Works closely with plant engineering and operations teams
• Provides technical direction and hands-on support for automation issues

• Strong PLC programming experience (industrial automation systems)
• Experience with operator interface and industrial monitoring systems
• Understanding of industrial communication networks (e.g., Ethernet-based and fieldbus systems)
• Ability to support integrated automated production environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills across multi-system production equipment

• Food manufacturing experience required. Strong preference for dairy processing experience.

• Industrial food production environment with wet, dry, and temperature-variable conditions
• Physically active role requiring presence on the production floor
• Base salary starting around $90,000
• Bonus structure: to be determined
• Relocation support available via sign-on bonus (case-by-case)

• Three-stage interview process with plant engineering and leadership team
• Immediate start preferred due to new position and workload expansion
• Role created due to increased automation demands and limited existing programming resources