Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor at The Neil Jones Food Company

Hollister, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

99500.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instrumentation, Electrical Maintenance, PLC Programming, HMI Programming, Robotics, Solid-state Circuitry, Calibration, Troubleshooting, Personnel Supervision, Preventative Maintenance, Systems Integration, Safety Procedures

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA. We are looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor to supervise Instrumentation, Electrician, and Electrical personnel who maintain and test electrical systems and components in a food processing facility. This leader will be responsible for day-to-day operational functions to ensure accuracy, continuous flow process, maintaining quality assurance standards, effective and efficient productivity, continuous improvement and achievement towards established goals and deadlines at our San Benito Foods plant in Hollister, CA. For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company [https://neiljonesfoodcompany.com/about-us/] Key Responsibilities: * Supervises skilled personnel in instrumentation electronics and electrical preventative maintenance service, calibration, testing and repairs of systems and equipment, including troubleshooting and diagnosis of problems and repair of plant instrumentation and process systems. * Ensures installation, start up and shut down of equipment is performed in accordance with company safety procedures. * May supervise operations on assigned shift during fresh pack season; confers with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems to ensure plant operates at optimum efficiency. * Supervises electronics and electrical maintenance employees, including daily work assignments coaching, performance feedback and initiating disciplinary/corrective action. * Communicates with operators and maintenance personnel on operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic components and equipment. Requirements: * Associate’s degree or vocational certification in Electrical Engineering or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, certification, and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position * 3 years’ experience in electrical and electronics maintenance operations, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. * 1-year supervisory experience, preferably in union environment, and California Electrician’s license preferred. * Working knowledge of solid-state circuitry and programmable controllers, robotics, PLC/HMI programming in systems integration and functions. * Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October. Benefits: * Medical, Dental, & Vision * 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available * Company paid Life and AD&D insurance * 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time * Employee Assistance Program * Numerous other voluntary insurance products available * Free parking Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm] Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) [https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster] Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) [http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm] The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify E-Verify Participation [https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf] If You Have the Right to Work, Don't Let Anyone Take It Away [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf] We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Supervise instrumentation and electrical personnel to maintain and test electrical systems in a food processing facility. Ensure operational efficiency, quality assurance, and safety during equipment installation and daily production processes.