Automation Technician Supervisor

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor and may lead engineering team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Perform and document engineering studies and evaluations.
• Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.
• Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.
• Champion high-visibility projects. Develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations.
• Quote new automation lines, engineering services, etc. Develop design concepts for new automation.
• Write validation, user requirements, equipment specification, and other documents as needed.
• Establishes relationships with customer and automation suppliers in pursuit of win?win results and ongoing business.
• Provide engineering assistance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are at an optimum level.
• Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the plant.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or Science field required
• Master's Degree In Engineering or Science field preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years 5-8 years of experience required and
• 2+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment required and
• Strong automation background and experience with CAD and SAP systems a plus. preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.

License and Certifications

• Manufacturing\Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Six Sigma green belt Upon Hire preferred or
• Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma black belt Upon Hire preferred

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.