Automation Manager

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. 

Every role at Agropur is designed to create value and contribute to collective performance. 

A context that allows you to maximize your impact: 

Salary range 006: $102,600-$128,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

Work schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm flexibility required

Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) with 7% company contributions 

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Work/Life balance

The levers through which you will make an impact:

We are looking for an Automation Manager in Little Chute, WI.

The Automation Manager is responsible for the daily operation of Automated Systems and Electrical Equipment processes within facility.  This position will engage with employees to assist and direct all automated and electrical work methods and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and coordinates workers engaged in the automation of equipment while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods.

• Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.

• Good mechanical skills with the ability to communicate and work with maintenance department so that all equipment is maintained at the highest level to reduce unnecessary downtime.

• Perform installations and repairs in a manufacturing environment on all electrical related systems, instrumentation, and controls.

• Work with the plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.

• Utilize electrical and mechanical experience to assist with plant managed projects.

• Assist Engineering Team with automation and electrical initiatives on Capex projects.

• Works with an internal maintenance department to perform repair duties outside the scope of electrical.

• Troubleshoot and repair building and production equipment as assigned in a timely manner.

What will enable you to create value:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a leadership role required.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience with automated electrical systems required.

• Manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance experience preferred.

• Strong project management and leadership experience required

• Advanced knowledge of building operations, mechanical plant strategies, control diagrams, and electrical diagrams.

• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation’s line of Software.

• Proficiency with Wonderware’s line of Software.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.

• Good working knowledge Allen-Bradley, Rosemount, Endress-Hauser, Anderson-Negele, IFM, Honeywell, Hach, Banner, Turck, SMC, hardware, sensors & software.

• Good working knowledge of Columbia-Okura, Fanuc & ABB robots.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.