Coca-Cola Consolidated · 6 hours ago
Manager Controls Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expCoca-Cola Consolidated is America's largest Coca-Cola bottler, dedicated to building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. The Controls Engineer Manager is responsible for directing controls implementation across multiple production and automated warehouse locations, ensuring optimal machine performance and system efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Serves as both a technical expert and a leader within the company and leads by influence and expertise
Develops high-level control strategies for all automated equipment in our Warehouse and Manufacturing Facilities
Develops a control strategy for automated warehouse picking systems to include package sorting, release, delivery, palletization, and stretch wrap
Assists with the design and development of control systems for new equipment and systems
Establishes an overarching Controls philosophy and logic for all equipment systems within the company by establishing coding rules and controls procedures for specific types of manufacturing cells and documenting these practices to ensure standardization
Troubleshoots, tests, repairs control systems and assists and provides control logic guidance and training to plant Maintenance Managers
Supervises educates and trains plant-level control engineers while maintaining expertise within the Controls Engineer field; stay abreast of new technology, emerging software code, and new equipment
Develops, implements, and supports data-driven initiatives to collect, analyze, and leverage automated system performance metrics, enabling improved operational visibility, performance optimization, and informed decision-making across stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (4 years)
Driver's license required
High degree of professionalism
Thorough knowledge of and a high skill level programming of motion systems, PLCs, and associated Controls systems
Ability to understand and properly influence decisions of senior management
Ability to influence the decision-making of peers
Knowledge of controls systems development methodology
Detailed and structured thought process
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels in the organization with strong presentation skills
Negotiation and facilitating skills
Advanced PLC programming skills
Leads by accomplishment and example. Promotes a good working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and staff
Proactive in nature, actively participates, and is self-motivated
Encourages and motivates others
Continually demonstrates a level of integrity and professional demeanor in keeping with the company's mission and values
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Clearly communicates complex concepts with all levels of the organization
Travel 50% - 70%
Preferred
Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience
Electrical Engineering or Controls preferred
5 years of experience as a controls engineer working with automated warehousing
Continuous flow conveyor style systems are a plus
AB or Rockwell Automation documented training courses or certifications are a plus
Experience with IT/OT data exchange in automated system environments
Experience with Capital planning and budgeting is a plus
Experience working in SAP is a plus
Benefits
401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship
Company
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Coca-Cola Consolidated manufactures, markets, and distributes over 300 brands and flavors from The Coca-Cola Company and partners, serving.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35B2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.35B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dave Greenberg
Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner
Alan Hadam
Labor Relations Business Partner
Recent News
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