Maintenance Supervisor: Controls Technician / Scale Technician Supervisor

Job Requisition: Maintenance Supervisor: Controls Technician / Scale Technician Supervisor

Job Title:  Controls Technician / Scale Technician Supervisor

Location:  North Platte, Nebraska

Department:  Maintenance – Electrical 

Reports To: Maintenance Superintendent

Summary

The Controls Technician / Scale Technician Supervisor is responsible for supervising maintenance mechanics and scale technicians while providing hands-on technical support for plant automation, controls, weighing systems, and electrical equipment. This position ensures the reliable operation of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, scales, conveyors, and process control systems throughout the facility. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to maximize equipment uptime, product accuracy, food safety, and employee performance.

Key Requirements

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, and automation infrastructure; diagnose and resolve electrical/control failures to minimize downtime
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and calibration of production and shipping scales, including indicators, load cells, printers, and weighing software
• Directly supervise Shipping and Scale technicians; utilize CMMS to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, and GMP requirements; promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces; lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and refrigerated environments, including flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, CMMS, and Siemens control systems
• Experience with industrial Ethernet, SCADA, and vision systems

Preferred Skills:

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a plant maintenance or controls environment
• Experience in a food processing or USDA-regulated facility
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities within the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement

Sustainable Beef is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws; for more information, please review the “EEO is the Law” poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Compensation & Accommodations

Compensation for this position is based on experience, skills, and qualifications and will be discussed during the hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.

Additional Compliance Statement

Sustainable Beef reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as business needs require. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.