Automation Supervisor Job Muscle Shoals area,Alabama USA,Engineering

Adecco Search is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Northwest Alabama on an Automation Supervisor opening. This is a strong opportunity for someone who brings deep controls / automation experience and is ready to step into a leadership role overseeing a team of engineers and technicians in a plant environment.

We’re looking for someone who can lead from both a technical and people leadership standpoint — someone comfortable supporting automation strategy, troubleshooting complex controls issues, driving equipment reliability, and helping improve overall manufacturing performance.

What you’ll be doing

Lead and develop a team of controls engineers and automation technicians
Plan, prioritize, and assign projects and daily work to support production needs
Oversee automation and controls work tied to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, drives, motion control, and industrial networks
Support new equipment launches, line expansions, and capital improvement projects
Troubleshoot complex automation and control issues to minimize downtime
Partner closely with maintenance, operations, quality, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance
Help drive continuous improvement through optimization of existing programs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Manage project schedules, documentation, and relationships with vendors, integrators, and equipment suppliers

What they’re looking for

10+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or a related manufacturing environment
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
Strong experience with PLCs, industrial automation systems, and controls troubleshooting
Experience supporting robotics, HMIs, SCADA, drives, and related manufacturing technologies
Ability to lead people, prioritize work, and operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment
Technical training or degree in controls, automation, robotics, electrical, mechanical, or a related field preferred

Why this role stands out

This is a visible leadership role with the opportunity to make an impact on:

equipment uptime and reliability
capital projects and line improvements
broader operational performance

Interested?

Please apply directly or send your resume to:

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