Automation ElectricaI Instrumentation Supervisor

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Automation Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor will design, develop and maintain electrical automation and instrumentation control systems or components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. In this role, you will plan and direct the daily activities of instrumentation and electrical technicians performing preventive maintenance and repairs in accordance to the asset management program.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the electrical department including instrumentation, controls systems and safety.
• Participate in developing operational and capital budgets, estimating labor, material, construction costs and designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for commercial and industrial purposes.
• Provide oversight and inspection during the commissioning and startup of new equipment and systems to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment while performing engineering tasks to produce electrical design elements consistent with project specifications accurately and timely.
• Control inventory and place orders for various equipment, material, instrumentation and electrical parts and supplies to ensure personnel can accomplish the tasks at hand.
• Oversee contract maintenance and coordinates with consultants and contractors interacting with other departments and vendors to meet customer requirements and key performance metrics.
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.
  
  

Position information:

• Relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
• This position is based in West Columbia, NC
• Work schedule: Mon – Fri (5:30am -2:00pm) Flexibility to work over the weekends as needed. Nightshift coverage if needed.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum one year of directly related work experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of supervisory experience
• Intermediate Project Management skills
• Prior experience in designing and building electrical systems such as power, lighting and signal
• Extensive experience with programming logic controller programming
• Experience with and understanding of manufacturing processes and methodologies
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet