Electronic & Automation Supervisor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews job orders to determine work priorities.
• Schedules repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Afford assessment plant equipment and identify opportunities for standardizing operator interface with the equipment.
• Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Learn operator actions for operation of equipment and identify opportunities for automation.
• Directs maintenance activities on electronic system evaluations & automation Opportunities in support of production operations—With a goal of standardization & equipment reliability.
• Prepare appropriation requests for equipment installations and for modifications to existing equipment.
• Develops preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• PLC, HMI, and Drive Control programming to accomplish project objectives, increase equipment functionality & reliability.
• Reviews production, quality control and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Plans, develops and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.
• May be called upon to troubleshoot machine problems.
• Promote and teach good troubleshooting regimen.
• Requisitions tools, equipment and supplies required for operations.
• Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Confers with management, engineering, production and quality assurance personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.

Skills And Abilities Required

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent and eight to ten years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical school is desirable.
• Directly supervises 3-10 employees in the maintenance section.
• Carrries out supervisory & automation responsibilities; in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.