Automation Supervisor

All ELLWOOD Groups•New Castle, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This AUTOMATION SUPERVISOR Utilizes independent judgment and will oversee the design, programming, simulation, implementation, and testing of automated machinery and processes to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency. About Ellwood Quality Steels: Family-owned business with long-range vision. The world leader in the production of high quality carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel ingot. Unmatched commitment to our customers. Emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and problem solving. Continual investment in our people, process, and equipment. Highly trained workforce, state-of-the-art equipment and methodology. A manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence. www.ellwoodqualitysteels.com Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career. Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees . Our commitment includes competitive compensation , support for your professional growth , and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.

Requirements

Technical or Associate Degree in Automation, Electronics or related field, completion of EQS’ Electronics Apprentice Program, or a commensurate level of experience and education
Minimum (3) three years’ experience in electrical/electronic repair and automation
Intermediate/Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) equipment and PLC languages required
Must have ability and desire to work with others
Meets attendance requirements
Must be safety minded, a good communicator, motivator, and team builder.
Required to have an active and valid driver’s license, or the ability to travel and commute as required, and comply with the Motor Vehicle Safety Program

Nice To Haves

I.T. networking and server hardware experience preferred
Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Utilizing independent judgment, this position will oversee the design, programming, simulation, implementation, and testing of automated machinery and processes to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Supports the Company philosophy concerning unions and works to maintain a union free environment through the utilization of good supervisory practices
Possesses a strong commitment to a safe work environment, and practices and maintains adherence to Company Safety Policies through education and accountability
Minimizes unplanned downtime and drives continuous improvement in the automation field
Supervises and directs the daily activities of the Electronics Technician Team Members
Identifies and schedules daily work, including repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and rounds, by utilizing maintenance management software, calendars, and crew meetings
Assists Maintenance Supervisor with managing schedules, vacations, and related personnel records
Holds Team Members accountable for productivity and high-quality work utilizing safe work practices
Develops project scopes, budgets, justifications, schedules, and Fixed Asset Requests
Installs, maintains, modifies, and upgrades automation and PLC systems, their networks, and equipment
Lays out, builds, codes, tests, modifies, installs, and calibrates electrical and electronic systems, prototypes, components, and programs
Performs root cause failure analyses to solve problems and prevent recurrences
Uses CAD and other engineering software to design equipment, electrical systems, and schematics
Responsible for checking function of newly installed equipment and systems to evaluate performance under actual operating conditions
Writes job plans, PMs, procedures and technical reports as needed
Manages and maintains all calibration documents (CII’s) and equipment
Monitors and maintains critical electrical and electronic parts inventories
Evaluates personnel, recommends training, and makes decisions regarding discipline and terminations
Assists with selecting and onboarding personnel to fill open positions
Supports Systems Engineer and Software Developers as needed
Travels locally, nationally, and internationally to other facilities and conferences as necessary
Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company
Meets attendance requirements
Performs other duties as deemed necessary