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First Quality

Produces branded and private-label consumer products

Controls Supervisor

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLock Haven, PA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in electrical, electronics, industrial automation, or a related field is required; equivalent experience is accepted.
  • At least five years of industrial controls or automation experience is required.
  • Hands-on experience with a computerized maintenance management system such as INFOR, MP3, SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards is required.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major controls platform such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Emerson, Honeywell, or similar is required.
  • Working knowledge of programmable logic controller programming, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition, industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profibus, and instrumentation is required.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70E, OSHA electrical safety, and plant safety systems is required.
  • Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and loop diagrams is required.
  • Communication and people-leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise controls technicians, electricians, instrumentation staff, and contractors, including scheduling, training, performance, and safety.
  • Schedule controls maintenance activities and ensure compliance with weekly and outage schedules, safety requirements, and governmental regulations.
  • Manage the backlog and follow Work Follow Management processes through a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Own reliability of programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition, distributed control systems, quality control systems, variable frequency drives, sensors, and related networks.
  • Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance on control systems.
  • Lead troubleshooting of production downtime related to controls, instrumentation, and automation.
  • Review and approve control logic changes, interlocks, and safety-related modifications.
  • Coordinate with production, maintenance, engineering, and vendors on upgrades and projects.
  • Maintain drawings, input/output lists, programs, change logs, and spare-parts strategy documentation.
  • Enforce lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and site procedures.
  • Support capital projects through scope development, commissioning, punch lists, and handover to operations.
  • Track uptime, mean time to repair, backlog, and training compliance metrics, and report them to leadership.
  • Participate in root-cause analysis after unplanned events.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • At least two years in a lead or supervisory role is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Siemens PCS7 and Step 7, Honeywell Davinci quality control systems, networking and fieldbus, and instrument calibrations is a plus.
  • Experience in paper manufacturing is preferred.
  • Knowledge of variable frequency drives, motion control, robotics, or building automation is preferred, if applicable.
  • Exposure to cybersecurity practices for operational technology networks is preferred.
  • Project management or commissioning experience is preferred.
  • Relevant certifications such as ISA, NICET, or manufacturer training are preferred.

About the Company

First Quality

Produces branded and private-label consumer products

First Quality makes consumer products such as personal care items, adult incontinence products, baby care goods, and household paper. These products are produced for both its own brands and private-label programs, then sold to retailers and institutions across North America and beyond. The company designs and manufactures practical, high-quality items that customers use in daily life and aims to meet retailer and institutional needs while maintaining strong product quality. What sets First Quality apart is its emphasis on brand building, customer service, and consistent quality, serving a diverse roster of clients and focusing on innovation and reliability to stay competitive. The overall goal is to grow sales and market presence by delivering dependable products that improve the lives of customers, partners, employees, and communities.

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Total funding
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Headquarters
Town of North Hempstead, New York
Founded
1989

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