Automation Supervisor (Nights)

HIS POSITION IS LOCATED ON-SITE AT OUR BOARDMAN, OREGON FACILITY.

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. 

What you will do:

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 provides technical support to manufacturing operations; improves machine and equipment control; troubleshoots operating problems; designs and implements capital improvements; oversees PLC, HMI and plant SCADA hardware and software systems; and trains production operators in new or modified process control operations.

Here’s a day in the life:

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.