Automation Control Systems Manager

(USA) Automation Control Systems Manager

Lancaster, TX, 940 E Pleasant Run Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146

Automation Control Systems Manager

• Creates, manages, and oversees the DC Control system master plan.
• Supports plans and initiatives to maintain system performance.
• Executes planned outages and troubleshooting, including corrective action across all relevant lines.
• Develops and maintains relationships with other departments, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Identifies and communicates goals and objectives, building accountability and measuring progress to achieve results.
• Identifies improvement opportunities, demonstrates adaptability, and promotes continuous learning.
• Ensures business needs are met by evaluating ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives.
• Develops the skills and abilities of site associates and creates training content and programs, including Associate Work Instruction.
• Participates in recruiting initiatives to fill staffing opportunities.
• Consults with business partners, managers, coworkers, and other key stakeholders.
• Solicited, evaluates, and applies suggestions for improving efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Manages multiple projects within Operations by defining scopes of work and project objectives, e.g., programming definition, testing, and execution for Industrial Control Systems.
• Establishes project activities, deliverables, milestones, and timelines, coordinating planning activities such as business requirements, risk assessments, and target dates.
• Tracks plan changes and ensures resolution of critical issues, identifying resources needed for project completion.
• Delivers presentations, status reports, and other project documentation to internal stakeholders and external suppliers at regular intervals.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes operational processes, automation equipment, and case flow nonconformities.
• Leads root cause analysis and drives equipment reliability and process stability.
• Supports control system resolution and engages cross‑functional departments and vendor teams as necessary.
• Evaluates and manages control systems performance, utilization, and capacities, creating detailed reporting to support continuous improvement.
• Partners and maintains transparent relationships with customers and other vendor contacts to enable maximum system performance.
• Champions technology improvements to current platform standards to reduce effort, increase productivity, and accelerate business goals.
• Leads process improvement of control system architecture change management and integration of electrical and control systems for automation equipment.
• Observes DC electrical safety and power systems, overseeing training implementation, execution, and change management.
• Coordinates and oversees job‑related activities and assignments, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates, hiring, training, mentoring, and recognizing performance.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, supporting company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Fosters a culture of belonging, encouraging high‑performing teams, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, or related area.
• 2 years’ experience as a multiskilled maintenance technician.
• 2 years’ work experience in automation or control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, or related area and 2 years’ experience in automation, manufacturing, or related area.
• Certification in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Root Cause Analysis, or Ignition.
• Experience in automation or control systems.

940 E Pleasant Run Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146, United States of America

• Competitive pay and performance‑based bonus awards.
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Financial benefits:
  
  401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: 100% covered tuition and books for qualifying programs.
• Discount Card: 10% off regular‑priced items and fresh produce in‑store and on select items at  after 90 days of employment.
• Walmart Academy: job‑specific retail training and leadership courses to help associates reach their career goals.
• Access to mental health resources and assistance programs.
• Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.