Full-Time
Automation and Controls Engineering Manager
Fortune Brands
1,001-5,000 employees
Markets branded water, outdoor, security solutions
Compensation Overview
$107k - $165k/yr
Goldsboro, NC, USA
In Person
Onsite role at Moen Distribution Center, Kinston, NC; no remote option stated.
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- 5+ years Engineering, Maintenance, or related Operations experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading Engineering and Maintenance teams in Manufacturing or Distribution environment including goal setting, establishing performance standards, and driving employee engagement, accountability, and enablement
- Demonstrated experience with controls systems and controls integration
- Previous experience with Allen Bradley, FactoryTalk, Logix 5000, RSLinx, Rockwell Software, Rockwell Automation, Studio 000 Logix, or equivalent Logix’s experience, automation and controls development, PLC and HMI program development, AB PowerFlex Series drives
- Development, support and troubleshooting of Intelligrated software
- Experience with Manufacturing/Distribution Improvement Methodologies, ie: Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing/Distribution
- Project management experience including design, development, and implementation
- Oversee all aspects of Facility Management and Maintenance operations including facility aesthetics, ownership of equipment and plant facility performance, management and execution of on-going preventative maintenance plans, and management of continuous improvement projects
- Guide and nurture a team of maintenance staff, fostering professional growth and collaborative problem-solving in equipment installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance
- 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
- Encourage continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with operations to establish inclusive performance standards and KPIs
- 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) focuses on water, outdoors, and security solutions for homes, commercial buildings, and security-conscious consumers. It sells branded products through retail stores, online platforms, and direct sales to builders, relying on its portfolio of trusted brands and a disciplined channel strategy to reach a broad audience. The company operates using the Fortune Brands Advantage, a business model that emphasizes brand leadership, continuous product improvement, and expanding distribution to drive long‑term growth. FBIN differentiates itself from competitors by leveraging its strong brand recognition, a diversified product mix across water, outdoor, and security categories, and an active approach to channel management to reach both consumers and professional builders. Its goal is to achieve sustained growth and market share gains by maintaining brand leadership, expanding distribution, and meeting evolving customer needs with practical, reliable products.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Deerfield, Illinois
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Water sales were flat at $564 million and rose 2% excluding China.
- A $70 million cost-savings plan supports margin recovery later in 2026.
- Strategic review of composite decking could unlock value or sharpen portfolio focus.
What critics are saying
- Q1 2026 sales fell 2% and EPS before charges dropped 20%.
- Outdoors sales declined 3.4%, signaling persistent weakness in composite decking.
- Net leverage near 2.9x limits flexibility if housing demand stays soft.
What makes Fortune Brands unique
- Fortune Brands owns leading brands across water, outdoors, and security categories.
- Jesse Singh became CEO after leading AZEK, bringing adjacent category expertise.
- The Fortune Brands Advantage emphasizes operating discipline and channel management.
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Fortune Brands Innovations experienced a major leadership shakeup this week after activist investor Ed Garden struck a cooperation agreement to join the board. Amit Banati, who was announced as incoming CEO in February with a mid-May start date, stepped down before officially beginning, receiving $18.4 million in cash including an $8 million sign-on bonus and $6 million in accelerated stock vesting. The upheaval followed Garden's firm building a 3% stake after the initial CEO announcement. CFO Jonathan Baksht also departed after less than a year. Former CFO David Barry will serve as interim CEO whilst the board searches for a permanent replacement. Garden joined Fortune Brands' compensation and nominating committees and agreed to cap his stake below 9.9%. Separately, Pictet Asset Management disclosed a 7.6% stake worth $493 million.