PLC Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

PLC Programmer Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Location: Cleveland, OH

Work Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000/year

A relocation stipend will be considered for the selected candidate, if they are relocating from another region in the United States.

A rapidly growing food manufacturing company is seeking a PLC Programmer Supervisor to lead automation, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives within a highly automated production environment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working closely with operations and maintenance teams to drive plant performance, equipment reliability, and production efficiency.

The PLC Programmer Supervisor will oversee PLC programming, troubleshooting, system integration, and automation support across manufacturing operations. This role will play a key part in maintaining equipment uptime, supporting capital projects, improving process efficiency, and implementing new automation technologies throughout the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls support for manufacturing equipment and production systems
• Support and optimize automated processing and packaging operations
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve operational performance
• Partner closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams on continuous improvement initiatives and new equipment integration
• Supervise, mentor, and support maintenance and controls personnel within the facility
• Assist with system upgrades, automation projects, and process improvements across the plant
• Maintain and support HMI/SCADA systems and industrial communication networks
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards within a regulated manufacturing environment

Qualifications:

• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
• Background within food manufacturing, beverage, dairy, packaging, or other regulated industrial environments strongly preferred
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking protocols, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial automation setting
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization that is making significant investments in automation, expansion, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a visible and collaborative leader who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor and contributing directly to plant success.

Candidates must be comfortable working an overnight production schedule, including weekends.