Manufacturing
Location : On-Site at our facility in Hugoton, Kansas
Why this role matters
In your first year, you will establish and own the automation function at Flora Food Group’s new dairy manufacturing facility in Hugoton. Your work will ensure smooth, reliable production of processed milk, creamers, and cream cheeses by delivering robust automation systems and resolving faults quickly. This role is critical to building a foundation for operational excellence and innovation in dairy processing, directly impacting the quality and consistency of the food we bring to kitchens. Your expertise will shape how automation supports our mission to create better food, every day.
What you'll do
- Program, configure, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems on the Rockwell Automation platform to keep production running efficiently. This is more than hands on- we need a strategic leader to own the end to end process.
- Lead automation capital projects from design through commissioning, coordinating with suppliers and global teams to deliver on time and on budget.
- Manage server virtualization and industrial network infrastructure to ensure system stability and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation faults in real time to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs and documentation for all automation assets.
Performance
You will own the full automation landscape at the Hugoton site, driving uptime and system reliability inch by inch. Your data-driven approach will reduce production interruptions and support continuous im