Automation Manager

Automation Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, supply chain, or similar field
• Experience with systems relating to automation: WMS, SAP, CMMS, OEM UI/HMI, Power Apps
• High level of analytical skills, ability to use data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, and accurately assess impacts
• Ability to think quickly, take initiative, think creatively and challenge others to do the same
• Leadership aptitude to get results through mentoring/coaching others
• Strong verbal and written skills fostering performance and continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Proven ability to work in a results-oriented, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• This role will be responsible for all automation projects for the site
• Ensure operations are running smoothly with correct escalation for any issues
• Deploy strategies/processes/procedures on site to meet the automation equipment potential.
• Implement process improvements when gaps are found to correct and improve as the site navigates the implementation of automation technology.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to coach, develop and influence multiple positions including operators, GUIs, schedulers, wranglers etc.
• Track performance and important KPIs to ensure the health of the automation systems.
• Work cross functionally with multiple teams including site ops, IT, OT, external vendors, engineering, inventory, and maintenance to ensure successful project execution.
• Utilize E80 UI, Mujin controller, WMS and CMMS for visibility and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Support various components and activities spanning the project management life cycle: such as business case analysis, detailed requirements, software design/testing/deployment and issues management.
• Support commissioning, IFT, FAT, qualification and verification of automation equipment/systems.
• Deliver effective change leadership while driving automation changes and getting buy in from the team on all levels.
• Maintain effective communication with external project teams and internal operations teams to minimize impact on operations while advancing project state and communicating out issues as they arise while also pushing to get these issues resolved.
• Create and update the playbook for automation on site through developing SOPs and training the site team.
• Maintain a “self-starter” mentality with the ability to manage yourself and time effectively without clear cut guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.