Supervisor, Process Automation

Overview

This position is not eligible for sponsorship, now or in the future. 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 and sales support, technical direction based on industry trends and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, cost efficiency, and performance.

Process Automation Supervisor

Willmar, MN — Onsite, Hybrid or Fully Remote

Location:

Onsite
Status:
Full-time

Reports To:

SVP, Projects
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Management Position:
Yes

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.

• Team Leadership & Management:
  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.

• Automation Engineering &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  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.

• Project & Resource Management:
  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 a 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.

Compensation: $100k-$135k

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

• Skills /
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical, automation, computer engineering or similar related degree.
• 10+ years’ experience with similar responsibilities.
• Previous experience with Rockwell, Ignition, and Siemens hardware and software.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• CUSTOMER FOCUS:
  Our decisions and actions are aligned with client needs, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
• INTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE:
  Establishes trust and credibility, ensuring that actions and communications are transparent…