Foreign Material Systems Manager - Optical Sorting

$75k - $105k

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Global Food Ingredients Manufacturer | $$$ Full Relocation Package
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Salary: $75,000 - $105,000 per year
A bit about us:
Founded over 100 years ago and operating globally with facilities across multiple regions, we are a leading supplier of natural food and beverage ingredients serving manufacturers around the world. We combine deep agricultural roots with innovative processing technologies to deliver safe, high-quality, traceable ingredients while maintaining a strong commitment to food safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Why join us?
Global Industry Leader: Join a well-established organization supplying ingredients to top food and beverage manufacturers worldwide
Career Growth: Opportunities to develop technical expertise and advance within a large global organization
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and retirement programs
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Impactful Role: Own critical foreign material prevention systems that directly support food safety and customer quality standards
Travel & Exposure: Work across multiple facilities with approximately 50% travel
Job Details
Supporting 3 manufacturing sites
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Lead all preventative maintenance activities for electronic optical sorting equipment across manufacturing facilities.
Manage the performance and reliability of foreign material removal systems including electronic sorters, metal detectors, magnets, stick machines, shakers, gravity tables, and stoners.
Direct and support local maintenance and operations teams during scheduled PM events.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, automation, and control system issues on sorting equipment.
Perform system calibrations, camera alignments, equipment inspections, and component replacements.
Train operators and maintenance technicians on proper operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
Monitor sorting programs and adjust settings based on product changes, crop conditions, or operational needs.
Analyze equipment performance and collaborate with operations and technical teams to resolve processing issues.
Manage spare parts inventory, coordinate purchasing, and maintain repair documentation and equipment logs.
Ensure all equipment and processes comply with food safety standards, quality management systems (QMS), and company requirements.
Provide technical support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Stay current with new technologies, industry trends, and equipment improvements.
Qualifications
Needed:
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of Systems Management experience required; candidates with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree may qualify with 2+ years of applicable systems management experience.
Strong experience with electronic sorting systems, automation, controls, electronics, or industrial equipment troubleshooting.
Experience within food manufacturing is required; peanut processing or agricultural manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Proven ability to lead preventative maintenance programs and improve equipment reliability.
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including sensors, wiring, power systems, and automated equipment.
Experience training operators and maintenance technicians.
Ability to analyze technical problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Strong documentation, communication, and project management skills.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 50%.
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