(USA) Automation Control Systems Manager

Walmart•Pilesgrove Township, NJ

6d•$65,500 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Control Systems Manager oversees the distribution center (DC) control system master plan and system performance. The role manages automation and control systems projects, including programming definition, testing, and execution for industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial PCs, controls communication, and human-to-machine interfaces. The manager coordinates project scopes, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, resources, risk assessments, and status reporting, and tracks changes and critical issues through resolution. The position troubleshoots operational processes, automation equipment, case-flow nonconformities, and control-system issues. It leads root-cause analysis, supports equipment reliability and process stability, monitors system performance, utilization, and capacity, and drives continuous-improvement projects. The role also leads process improvements to control-system architecture and change management, and supports the development and integration of electrical and control systems for automation equipment and related initiatives. The manager develops site associates through hiring, training, mentoring, work assignments, recognition, and other development opportunities. The role creates training content and Associate Work Instructions, participates in recruiting, and works with business partners, departments, vendors, and other stakeholders. It also oversees job-related work, ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, and promotes Walmart’s values, ethics, accountability, inclusion, and customer-focused service. The position is based at Walmart’s Pilesgrove, New Jersey location. The annual salary range is $65,500 to $98,000, with additional compensation that may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses, regional pay-zone adjustments, and stock for certain positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, or a related area; or 2 years of experience as a multiskilled maintenance technician; or 2 years of work experience in automation or control systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, or a related area and 2 years of experience in automation, manufacturing, or a related area.
Certification in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Root Cause Analysis, or Ignition.
Experience in automation or control systems.

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and oversee the DC control system master plan and initiatives to maintain system performance.
Execute planned outages and troubleshoot issues, including carrying out corrective actions across relevant lines.
Manage multiple Operations projects, defining scopes and objectives and owning programming definition, testing, and execution for industrial control systems, PLCs, industrial PCs, controls communication, and human-to-machine interfaces.
Establish project activities, deliverables, milestones, and timelines; coordinate planning, business requirements, risk assessments, and management plans.
Track project-plan changes, resolve critical issues, identify required resources, and provide presentations, status reports, and other project documentation to stakeholders and suppliers.
Troubleshoot and analyze operational processes, automation equipment, and case-flow nonconformities.
Lead root-cause analysis and drive equipment reliability, process stability, and control-system resolution.
Evaluate and manage control-system performance, utilization, and capacity; use reporting to understand performance and implement continuous-improvement projects.
Maintain transparent relationships with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support system performance.
Champion technology improvements to platform standards to reduce effort, increase productivity, and support business goals.
Lead improvement of control-system architecture and change management, and the development and integration of electrical and control systems for automation equipment and product and packaging initiatives, capacity projects, and savings projects.
Monitor DC electrical safety and power systems and recovery, including department performance related to training, implementation, execution, and change management.
Develop and maintain relationships with departments, vendors, stakeholders, business partners, managers, and coworkers.
Set and communicate goals and objectives, build accountability, measure progress, and identify improvement opportunities.
Develop site associates’ skills and abilities; create and facilitate training programs and Associate Work Instructions.
Participate in internal and external recruiting initiatives to fill staffing opportunities.
Solicit, evaluate, and apply suggestions to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Supervise and develop associates by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and fostering belonging.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, ethics, and integrity.
Promote respectful collaboration, inclusion, talent development, customer-first service, data-informed decision-making, learning, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Performance-based bonus awards; annual or quarterly performance bonuses are specified for this position.
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.