(USA) Automation Supervisor, Manufacturing, Friday - Sunday 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
About The Position
The Automation Supervisor will be responsible for completing work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources. This includes collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners, identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations, carrying out tasks, communicating progress and information, determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities, and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback. The role involves programming and troubleshooting automated control systems, utilizing on-line and electrical schematic designs, and providing on-call technical support. Additionally, the supervisor will train associates on automation equipment, comply with company policies, manage daily operations of automation systems, perform routine maintenance, upgrade and replace components, monitor operations, identify and correct malfunctions, complete work orders, and support plant operation quality and continuous improvement programs. The role also includes executing process improvement projects by identifying customer and operational needs, performance standards, measuring progress, and developing contingency plans.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Professional certification in engineering, technology, or related field.
- 1 year's experience in maintenance or related field.
- 2 years’ experience PLC/Robot Programming.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field.
- Maintenance or control automation experience.
Responsibilities
- Programs and troubleshoots automated control systems (e.g., integration, electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, pneumatic/hydraulic controls, touch panels, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interface).
- Utilizes on-line and electrical schematic designs, electrical equipment, controls, instrumentations, and configurations (e.g., pump Variable Frequency Drive, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Siemens BR brand controllers and systems).
- Provides on-call, remote, and on-site technical support for automation equipment.
- Trains associates on the operation and repair of automation equipment.
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
- Manages the daily operations of automation systems by performing routine maintenance of instruments and controls.
- Upgrades and replaces components and control systems.
- Continuously monitors all operations processes.
- Identifies operational malfunctions and corrects them as needed.
- Completes work orders, records logs, and other written or computer-based documents.
- Supports plant operation quality and continuous improvement programs (e.g., Break Down Analysis, Break Down Deployments).
- Executes process improvement projects by identifying customer and operational needs, performance standards, measuring progress, and developing contingency plans.
- Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences, and creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected.
- Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, and communicates with impact, energy, and positivity.
- Attracts and retains talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions.
- Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
- Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
- Delivers results while putting the customer first.
- Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis.
- Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, and demonstrates courage and resilience.
- Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
