Sr. Automation & Controls Supervisor
Company: Golden State Foods
Location: Burleson
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Sr. Automation & Controls Supervisor ABOUT GOLDEN
STATE FOODS Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the
foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and
services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality
service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive
and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and
contribute to our ongoing success. ABOUT THE JOB The Sr Automation
& Controls Supervisor coordinates Engineering functions and people
covering all aspects of electrical and automation engineering in
the factory. Technical expertise to include electrical
distribution, instrumentation and automation, as well as knowledge
of MES (Manufacturing Execution System), Digital solutions, food
processing and technology and project management. Sets overall
strategic and tactical direction for the E&A and maintenance
department in subject area of expertise, with focus on people and
product safety, reliability, sustainability, compliance and
business objectives. Actively participate on the planning and
support/delivery of capital investment project WHAT YOU'LL DO
Support building Automation & Controls and electro-mechanical skill
capability: Ensures that personnel managing, operating and
maintaining equipment and infrastructure are competent to do so
safely and efficiently. Ensures that competency assessment and
competency building plans are in place, routinely reviewed and
executed in the factory. Deliver Process Improvements: Have a deep
insight of the production processes (Process Mastership), and
continuously strive for the improvement of quality, safety or
efficiency while protecting the technological know-how and
competitive advantage. Operate and Maintain: Participates in the
implementation and execution of maintenance strategy, tools and
methodologies at site level. Ensures safe and reliable operation of
electrical systems, instrumentation, process and supervisory
control, and manufacturing execution systems (MES). Implement
digital technologies to drive reliability and process improvements.
Manage Risk and Compliance: Ensures that all installations comply
with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product
safety and product quality standards. Ensures that the key
documentation is up to date and in place (e.g. electrical drawings,
automation documentation and backups, maintenance plans, etc.).
Ensure that the Management of Change is in place to appropriately
manage modifications involving relevant systems. Drive
Sustainability: Actively participate on the factory sustainability
objectives, define priorities, develop and operationalize the
strategy to generate energy and water savings. Track and report
results coming from any improvement projects, even from the ones
that are not specifically related to sustainability. Manage factory
asset portfolio: Ensures a strategy is in place to anticipate asset
end-of-life, obsolescence and replacement requirements, without
compromising asset performance and cost competitiveness. Ensures
timely stakeholder awareness for capital planning purposes. Excel
in Industrialization: Participates in all Capital Investments
projects in the factory that involves the area, ensuring that the
technical solution follows corporate and market standards and is
delivered with the expected quality, being on time and on budget.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED Minimum 5 years' experience with Automation and /
or MES engineer with Electrical experience (as Project Engineer,
Project Manager or Factory MES-E&A Engineer) Experience in
managing/direct supervision of technical teams, contractors or
other 3rd parties Experience on delivering technical trainings
Experience on Project Management, including participation in the
development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary
team and participation in the start-up of technical equipment(s)
and/or production line(s) LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and
comprehend simple to complex instructions, correspondence, and
memos. Ability to write simple to complex correspondence. Ability
to effectively present information in one-on-one and group
situations to customers, clients, and other team members of the
organization. Ability to use effective problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to wear personal protective
equipment and/or clothing. Sit 8 or more hours per day. Stand/walk
7 or more hours per day. Frequently bend, reach, twist/turn and
climb. Occasionally squat. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. from
floor to shoulder and carry 30 feet. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and
color vision. ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Constantly work
in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments. Constantly work near
moving equipment with fumes or airborne debris. Constantly work in
extreme heat/cold. Constantly work in high noise levels requiring
hearing protection. Occasionally work in high places. Occasionally
work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
MACHINES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE: Bump cap, hair net, safety
glasses, hearing protection, and uniform or smock. Knife and small
hand tools. LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Yes, small team of
maintenance associates Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in
Electrical Engineering or equivalent, strongly preferred OR 5 of
applicable experience in lieu of a degree WHAT YOU’LL GET People
First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a
dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your
ambitions are nurtured. Values Driven: Our core values drive
everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and
excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive
for greatness in every aspect of our work. People Development: At
GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all
for the needs of tomorrow. Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're
committed to making a difference beyond our walls through
philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations
around the globe. Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes
in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person
with benefits that support those needs. Equal Opportunity Employer:
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Golden State Foods
values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an
inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected,
supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form,
strengthens our team and our communities.
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