Industrial and automation maintenance manager
Jaindl Turkey Farms, Orefield, PA, United States
Jaindl Turkey Farms located in Orefield, Pennsylvania, is the largest independent agricultural operation in the Lehigh Valley, producing approximately 750,000 turkeys each year. Jaindl also prides itself as the largest independently owned and fully integrated turkey business in the world. Jaindl breeds, hatches, grows, processes and markets their own unique breed on 12,000 acres of family owned prime Lehigh Valley farmland.
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing all maintenance, utilities, automation systems, and technical operations across multiple facilities. This role manages electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and IT systems while leading teams and ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage plant maintenance teams (mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and farm operations)
Oversee ammonia refrigeration systems, utilities, and plant equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical distribution, controls, and automation systems
Lead preventative maintenance programs and prioritize repair work
Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
Manage parts inventory, vendors, and contractors
Ensure compliance with safety and SQF standards
Support IT systems, networking, and facility security systems
Oversee offsite properties and infrastructure
Requirements
Experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or engineering
Knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems and electrical systems
Strong leadership and problem‑solving skills
Ability to manage multiple departments and projects
Additional
On-call availability for emergency response
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Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing all maintenance, utilities, automation systems, and technical operations across multiple facilities. This role manages electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and IT systems while leading teams and ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage plant maintenance teams (mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and farm operations)
Oversee ammonia refrigeration systems, utilities, and plant equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical distribution, controls, and automation systems
Lead preventative maintenance programs and prioritize repair work
Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
Manage parts inventory, vendors, and contractors
Ensure compliance with safety and SQF standards
Support IT systems, networking, and facility security systems
Oversee offsite properties and infrastructure
Requirements
Experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or engineering
Knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems and electrical systems
Strong leadership and problem‑solving skills
Ability to manage multiple departments and projects
Additional
On-call availability for emergency response
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