Fortune Brands Innovations
Mgr, Automation and Controls Engineering
Kinston, North Carolina, United States · Senior
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About the role
- If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you.
- As a Manager, Automation and Controls Engineering, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliable operation of automated machinery, conveyor systems, robotics, and more.
- You should be proficient in troubleshooting conveyors, robotics, PLCs, and automated systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute engineering projects for the facility. Collaborate to advance engineering projects for the facility, co-developing future automation strategies and capital projects with stakeholders.
- Actively participate on project teams contributing as the automation subject matter expert regarding system capabilities and system design decisions.
- Provide strategic leadership in developing the Distribution Center's processes, systems, policies and procedures setting the future direction of the engineering function.
- Lead the startup of new/existing operations by ensuring code and configurations meet specifications and validation requirements. Stay current on technologies and engineering trends in order to recommend/incorporate as appropriate.
- Maintain a safe work environment and promote accident prevention by setting expectations and addressing unsafe behaviors. Provide technical leadership and ensure site compliance for all regulatory agencies.
- Manage labor/overhead budget to optimize resources and cost-efficiency. Identify, implement, and execute cost-savings initiatives. Leverage resources effectively to meet DC KPI's per budget standards.
- Development, support and troubleshooting of Intelligrated software.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with controls systems and controls integration.
- Experience with Manufacturing/Distribution Improvement Methodologies, ie: Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing/Distribution.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
Compensation
- $107,000 USD - $165,000 USD.
- In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
Benefits
- This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
Company info
- Brands Innovations (NYSE:
- FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.
- strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.
- You'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.
- Explore life at Fortune Brands here.
- You will lead a team and perform both preventive maintenance and repairs, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with our team of engineers to optimize equipment performance.
- Additionally, you'll maintain accurate documentation, update the CMMS system, and support facility management efforts to sustain a high-performing environment.
- The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, with strong mechanical and electrical skills.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and safety procedures are essential.
- This is an onsite role, reporting to our Moen Distribution Center in Kinston, North Carolina.
- We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Equal opportunity
- Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer.
- Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- Reasonable Accommodations
- Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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