Maintenance Manager - Automation & Controls
Location: Syracuse, NY Salary: $100,000–$115,000 + bonus and comprehensive benefits Schedule: On-site
Our client is a global manufacturing company with a strong presence in the packaging industry. They are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead automation, controls, engineering initiatives, and technical talent at a local manufacturing site.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automation or controls leader who enjoys both the technical and people-management aspects of manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead site automation and controls strategy and initiatives
- Oversee automation systems, controls infrastructure, and manufacturing technologies
- Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning
- Drive equipment reliability, uptime, OEE, and downtime improvements
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain
- Lead, coach, and develop engineering, automation, maintenance, and technical staff
- Identify opportunities for new technology and continuous improvement
- Establish technical standards, documentation, and best practices
- Support employee development, training, cross-training, and succession planning
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related technical field
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, automation, controls, or technical leadership experience
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Strong experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, and manufacturing controls
- Experience managing capital projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Strong understanding of manufacturing reliability and continuous improvement
- Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Preferred: Experience in packaging, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment, along with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or Operational Excellence experience.
To be considered, please submit your resume today!