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Tillamook County Creamery Association · 12 hours ago

Automation Supervisor (Nights)

Kennewick, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Tillamook County Creamery Association is one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The Automation Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing industrial controls and automation processes, providing technical support, and training staff on equipment and systems to enhance manufacturing operations.

DairyFood and Beverage

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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, WonderWare, 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 and or Setup 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

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI systemsSCADA systemsAllen Bradley PLCSiemens PLCInstrument calibrationFood manufacturing experienceTroubleshooting skillsSelf-teaching abilityTeam playerEffective communicationTime management

Required

Associates 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 control systems and WonderWare & Ignition SCADA systems

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Must be computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and SQL

Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company

Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision

Must have sound troubleshooting skills

Must be able to self-teach in areas of deficiency

Preferred

Experience with ERP, WMS, CMMS, and calibration management systems strongly desired

Benefits

Industry leading benefit and reward programs

Company

Tillamook County Creamery Association

Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible.

Founded in 1909

Tillamook, Oregon, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.tillamook.com/

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