KC Plant-ICA Lead Technician – Manufacturing Process Automation & Controls

Location: Kansas City Plant - F&HC, Kansas City, United States; onsite plant role

Starting pay: $47.01–$50.05 per hour

Company

Procter & Gamble manufactures consumer brands and operates a Kansas City plant focused on chemical manufacturing processes.

What you will do

• Own and support plant automation systems, including PLCs, safety systems, instrumentation, HMI platforms, industrial networks, and manufacturing data systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, controls, and instrumentation issues affecting safety, reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and optimize control strategies, sequencing, interlocks, alarms, and process control solutions.
• Lead automation work for capital projects, including scope development, system design, programming, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Manage automation and safety-system lifecycles, including modernization, obsolescence planning, compliance, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Digital teams while mentoring plant teams and project resources.

Requirements

• Technical degree, trade-school education, military technical training, or equivalent experience in automation, instrumentation, electrical, electronics, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, or manufacturing controls.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-based systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and safety-leadership skills.

Nice to have

• 8 or more years of industrial automation or process-control experience.
• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix, Studio 5000, HMI systems, and process instrumentation.
• Experience in continuous manufacturing, automation projects, capital improvements, or system modernization.
• Experience as a technical lead, system owner, or subject-matter expert.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, ownership, continuous improvement, and professional growth are emphasized.
• The role supports advanced manufacturing technologies and digital manufacturing improvements.
• Full-time employment at the Kansas City plant.