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Description:

As an Automation Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing, coaching, training, and monitoring the performance of our Automation staff across various shifts. Your key responsibilities include managing Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Unscheduled Maintenance for all Automated Systems in the Distribution Center, encompassing ASRS, STV, AGV, and conveyor systems. Additionally, you will be tasked with maintaining an organized inventory of spare parts in the workshop. Collaborating closely with the Manager, you will play a vital role in budget submissions. Your role extends to coordinating and evaluating vendor support activities related to all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Automation equipment. You will work in tandem with external contractors on repairs to MHE, ensuring efficient and effective resolutions. Furthermore, you will maintain accountabilities for all MHE and Scanning equipment within the warehouse, overseeing repairs through contractors and ensuring seamless operations. Your role as an Automation Supervisor is integral to the overall performance and reliability of our distribution center's automated systems.

Essential Job Duties: • Schedule and coordinate all Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities promptly for equipment under the purview of the Automation Department. • Oversee the hiring, training, coaching, and timely performance management of staff. • Ensure that all personnel working with Automated Systems are trained in the current Safety Standards applicable to equipment in the Distribution Center. • Conduct regular Lockout Tagout Audits on all Automation Maintenance Personnel. • Identify and conduct training sessions for Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS), and Automation equipment. • Ensure that all maintenance requests are accurately updated in the Maintenance software to validate the hours spent on repairs. • Assist with the budget for Cost Center 106. • Troubleshoot motor control, variable frequency drives, and soft-starts up to 480 Volts. • Maintain position feedback devices, encoders, load cells, hydraulic systems, and control systems. • Regularly update the database with issues encountered during PMs and unscheduled maintenance requests from the Distribution Center. • Recommend solutions for enhancing the performance of MHE and automation equipment. • Manage inventory and prepare quarterly reports on the usage of spare parts; take action to requisition new spares to maintain appropriate inventory levels. • Ensure compliance with all safety requirements in the workplace.

Skills:

Concrete, Electrical, cad/cam programming, supervisory skills, plcs, pnuematics, motor control, automation, microsoft

Top Skills Details:

Concrete,Electrical,cad/cam programming,supervisory skills,plcs,pnuematics,motor control,automation,microsoft

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of a Mechanical or Electrical Education program or an associate degree in mechanical or electrical technology is mandatory. • Proficiency in the use of Autodesk and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) programs, along with a solid understanding of technical drawings, is required. • A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to coach and train staff effectively. • 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Photo Eye, PLC, Pneumatic controls, Motor Controller panels, controllers, and Automation technician functions. Additional functional experience in areas such as Battery Operations, Forklift Operations, Maintenance Inventory Control, etc., is preferred. • 1 to 2 years of direct experience with automated Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Robotic Arms. • Knowledge and experience with Variable Speed Frequency Drives (VFD) are essential. • Effective collaboration skills with all levels of Meyer staff, vendors, and external contacts are a must. • Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English. • Computer proficiency with a requirement for MS Office knowledge. • Excellent organizational, administrative, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to handle situations professionally and develop timely solutions for unexpected issues. • Detail-oriented with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. • Mental and physical capacities necessary to perform job duties effectively. • Willingness to work any shift, including overtime. • Previous experience as an automation supervisor is highly advantageous. • In-depth knowledge of the electrical industry. • Strong leadership skills.

Experience Level:

Expert Level

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.