Automation Supervisor

About the role

The Automation Supervisor is a hands-on working supervisor responsible for leading the Automation Technician team while actively managing and executing automation projects in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Automation Technicians across all shifts.
• Lead troubleshooting, repair, and preventative support efforts for automation systems and production equipment.
• Assign work priorities, monitor workloads, and ensure timely completion of projects and automation activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Automation Technicians and support skill development within the department.
• Oversee the design, implementation, installation, and troubleshooting of automation systems for injection molding manufacturing operations.
• Support production operations by minimizing downtime and ensuring rapid response to automation and equipment issues.
• Manage automation projects from concept through implementation, including scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Design and oversee the build of EOATs, automated cells, safety enclosures, and control cabinets.
• Ensure proper integration and operation of robotics, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, welders, pressure testers, conveyors, and part feeding systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Tooling, Engineering, and Quality departments to improve manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, scrap reduction, and uptime improvement.
• Enforce all company safety policies, OSHA standards, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
• Participate in hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and corrective action processes for department personnel.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, contractors, customers, and internal stakeholders regarding automation projects and technical support.
• Aid in departmental budgeting, project planning, labor tracking, and reporting responsibilities.
• Support operational needs by working additional hours as required to meet project timelines and production demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Associate degree in Automation, Engineering Technology, or related technical field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably within plastic injection molding.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced certifications or specialized training in automation, robotics, PLCs, or control systems preferred.
• Experience with plastic welding, insertion processes, and robotic integration strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of injection molding machine operation, automation interfaces, and safety interlocks.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills related to: PLC systems, HMIs, Robotics, Vision systems, Part feeding systems, Servo and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency with CAD and 3D/2D design software required.
• Experience with prototyping, machining, CNC equipment, and fabrication processes preferred.
• Ability to manage automation projects including estimating, scheduling, quoting, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability and process improvement strategies.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Pay

$16.38 + hourly

Schedule

First Shift (Day)