Process Automation Supervisor

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Full Time Willmar, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $97,000.00 To $ Annually

Willmar, MN

Onsite, Hybrid or Fully Remote

Onsite

Full-time

SVP, Projects

Exempt

Yes

The position is responsible for leading the Process Automation Department in the development, improvement, and optimization of electrical and automation products and processes. This role will be responsible for planning the department resources and delivering the electrical and automation aspects of projects according to the scope, schedule, budget and specifications set forth in the contract documents and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

This position will also be responsible for providing cost estimates, sales support, technical direction based on industry trends and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, cost efficiency, and performance.

• Supervise, train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of process automation engineers, technicians and assemblers.
• Foster a culture of change, teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coach automation team and support them in their day-to-day work
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development initiatives.
• Conduct regular automation team meetings to discuss issues, concerns and opportunities within the team and provide feedback to SVP Projects
• Ensure automation reporting is completed on a weekly basis including “Hours to Completion” and “Automation Systems Design and Review Checklist” for all projects

• Participate in quoting process – attend the introduction meeting, perform technical evaluations, prepare conceptual layouts, cost estimates and presentations
• Attend kick-off meetings for new projects and support the project manager with deliverable schedules and resource allocation
• Oversee the design and development of new products, components, and systems.
• Ensure that designs meet quality, functionality, performance and cost requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain necessary information to complete the automation and electrical scope of work according to the schedule and budget.
• Performs automation and electrical engineering or commissioning tasks as required to support the team in achieving project schedules

• Support Process Automation Engineer’s in projects by ensuring deadlines, budgets, and resources are effectively allocated.
• Track project progress, prepare reports, and communicate updates to Leadership.
• Maintain master resource plan for the automation team, anticipate and fill future resource needs with a combination of internal and sub-contracted resources
• Works with the SVP Projects to maintain the appropriate staffing levels to support the project and pre-sale workload and maintain the project schedules
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in process automation and electrical processes.

• Must be willing to travel 20% of the time.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical, automation, computer engineering or similar related degree.
• Must have 10+ years’ experience with similar responsibilities
• Previous experience with Rockwell, Ignition, and Siemens hardware and software required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and…