Walmart · 5 months ago
Automation Supervisor, Manufacturing / Automation Controls Engineer Supervisor
Valdosta, GA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expWalmart, the world's biggest retailer, is opening its third milk processing facility in Texas, aiming to improve its supply chain. The Automation Supervisor will manage automation systems, provide technical support, and ensure continuous improvement in plant operations.
E-CommerceGroceryRetailRetail TechnologyShopping
Responsibilities
Completes work assignments by utilizing resources, collaborating with stakeholders, identifying priorities, communicating progress, determining improvement opportunities, and adapting to difficulties and feedback
Programs and troubleshoots automated control systems like integration, electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, pneumatic-hydraulic controls, touch panels, programmable logic controls, and human-machine interface
Utilizes one-line and electrical schematic designs, electrical equipment controls, instrumentations, and configurations (for example, pump/Variable Frequency Drive, Allen Bradley, Factory Talk, Siemens, B&R brand controllers and systems)
Provides on-call remote and on-site technical support for automation equipment and trains associates on operation and repair
Manages daily operations of automation systems by performing routine maintenance, upgrading and replacing components and control systems, continuously monitoring processes, and correcting malfunctions
Completes work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures
Supports plant operation quality and continuous improvement programs like Breakdown Analysis and Breakdown Deployments
Qualification
Required
3+ year's experience in maintenance or control automation
2+ years' experience Allen Bradley, Rockwell, or Siemens PLC programming
2+ years' experience with SCADA/HMI
2+ years' experience supervising employees in industrial maintenance (for example, welding, refrigeration, electrical, electronics)
CMMS experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or professional certification in engineering, technology, or related field
Kuka or Fanuc Robotics experience
Networking experience (for example: switches, routers, etc)
SAP experience
Benefits
Maternity and parental leave
PTO
Health benefits
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program
Company
Walmart
Walmart is a retail corporation that operates several chains of supermarkets, discount stores, and e-commerce platforms. It is a sub-organization of Walmart Family Mobile.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5B2023-04-15Post Ipo Debt· $5B
1972-08-25IPO
Leadership Team
John Furner
President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart U.S.
Steve Schmitt
EVP & CFO Walmart U.S.
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