Automation Supervisor

Automation Supervisor

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals.

Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

The Automation Supervisor is the plant expert for industrial controls, automation and has an in-depth understanding of the physical operation of the process equipment, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. The Automation Supervisor works with the plant’s Controls Engineer to supervise and train the plant Automation and Controls Technicians and maintenance technicians. They will provide technical support to manufacturing operations; improve machine and equipment control;

troubleshoot operating problems; design and implement capital improvements; oversee PLC, HMI and plant SCADA hardware and software systems; and train production operators in new or modified process control operations.

In cooperation with plant’s Controls Engineer, oversees, installs and programs all aspects of plant PLC / HMI and SCADA systems organization to maintain and improve machine and equipment control:

• Maintain control system documentation.
• Upgrade and maintain software tools and applications.
• Maintain hardware revision levels to accommodate software upgrades.
• Implement long-term strategy and plan for control systems as defined by automation manager.
• Implement standards and guidelines for plant control systems as defined by automation manager.
• Oversee/maintain and modify programming for utilities, process and CIP systems.
• Collaborate with Information Technology to integrate PLC, Wonder Ware, and other systems (Ignition).
• Align information in enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, with actual process on work floor.
• Oversee and maintain PLC and HMI network systems, and collaborate with IT to manage PLC and HMI communications across company Ethernet/fiber optic network.
• Train select maintenance technicians in plant PLC systems to aid in troubleshooting and maintenance.

Designs and implements small capital improvements to PLC and HMI systems;

• Assist in planning and implementation of long-range facility/process expansions.
• Oversee integration of new capital equipment purchases with existing plant control systems.
• Manage selected capital projects, as directed by Automation Manager.
• Guide/direct the work of outside PLC and controls contractors.
• Oversee or set up and install instruments and control system components.
• Oversees and completes process work orders in a timely fashion.

Provides technical support to plant manufacturing operations:

• Be the plant expert for troubleshooting existing plant process and control systems.
• Solve problems in plant control system and plant operations, including upgrading and retrofitting equipment and facilities.
• Assist in installation of new equipment by taking the lead in control system aspects of installation.
• Trains engineering and production employees on existing and new processes.
• Coordinate with automation manager to plan, deliver, and document training.
• Assist in development of training materials.

Present training materials in one-on-one and group settings.

• Associate’s 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…