Automation Supervisor

About the role

The Automation Supervisor plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving the control systems of Tillamook's plant. This position requires a deep understanding of industrial controls, automation, and mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, installs, and programs all aspects of plant PLC/HMI and SCADA systems
• Maintains control system documentation
• Upgrades and maintains software tools and applications
• Maintains hardware revision levels to accommodate software upgrades
• Implements long-term strategy and plan for control systems
• Collaborates with Information Technology to integrate PLC, WonderWare, and other systems
• Aligns information in enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with actual process on work floor
• Oversees and maintains PLC and HMI network systems
• Trains maintenance technicians in plant PLC systems
• Designs and implements small capital improvements to PLC and HMI systems
• Manages selected capital projects
• Guides/directs the work of outside PLC and controls contractors
• Oversees and/or sets up/install instruments and control system components
• Provides technical support to plant manufacturing operations
• Solves problems in plant control systems and plant operations

Requirements

• Associates degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in food or beverage manufacturing environment, including hands-on maintenance experience
• Experience providing PLC & HMI programming, hardware installation, and software installation
• Experience performing instrument and control loop tuning and calibration
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC control systems and WonderWare & Ignition SCADA systems
• Experience with ERP, WMS, CMMS, and calibration management systems

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Computer literacy with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and SQL
• Team player and ability to interact with staff at all levels of the company
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision
• Sound troubleshooting skills
• Ability to self-teach in areas of deficiency

Skills

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC control systems and WonderWare & Ignition SCADA systems
• Experience with ERP, WMS, CMMS, and calibration management systems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Self-teaching ability in areas of deficiency

Benefits

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