Automation Program Manager (Entry Level)

Flex-N-Gate • Windsor, ON

2d • CA$60,000 - CA$80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Program Manager’s role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment.

Requirements

• University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years’ related experience in an automotive/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email
• Proven ability to troubleshoot
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment.
• Implements new equipment in plant and co-ordinates activities with maintenance.
• Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier’s timing requirements.
• Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance.
• Determines project specifications by preparing cost estimates.
• Develop new automation processes.
• Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells.
• Identifies and reviews various sources for required equipment and determines criteria for which equipment is to be evaluated with input from a cross-functional team.
• Confirms product performance by conducting capability tests/trials on prototype orders and time studies.
• Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation designing, cost-benefit analysis and maintenance.
• Ensure procurement of equipment that matches the intended needs and savings.
• Establishing and bring all equipment up to both mechanical and electrical standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree