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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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