Automation Manager

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diversity & culture

Learning environment

Job summary

Give and Go Prepared Foods seeks aSenior Automation leader to define and enforce standards across sites, drive Industry 4.0 initiatives, and oversee the automation budget. You will guide a Maintenance Automation team, align projects with business goals, and ensure compliance across facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in automation, 5+ years in leadership, and a track record of implementing cross-site strategies while mentoring staff and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial automation or control systems.
• 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably multi-site.
• Proven experience implementing automation strategies across multiple facilities.
• Strong project management and transformation experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic and control diagrams.
• Experience with CMMS and SAP for work order management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Prior manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to and contribute to the long-term maintenance plan.
• Develop and implement automation strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Define and enforce automation standards across all sites (PLCs, SCADA, HMI, networks).
• Lead Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and digitalization initiatives.
• Lead the Maintenance Automation team through project success.
• Oversee onboarding and development of staff; coaching and PDP dialogues.
• Coordinate recruitment processes and ensure culture and integrity.
• Support equipment commissioning and start-up activities.
• Develop and maintain standards for process & control systems across facilities.
• Ensure compliance with governing laws, practices, codes and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Automation strategy

Industrial automation

Project management

Troubleshooting

Schematics & diagrams

Robotics familiarity

CMMS & SAP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

Kuka robotics

Yaskawa robotics

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for maintaining the automation & controls systems through defining the system standards post-implementation and handover. The role will lead the Maintenance Automation team through the success of projects within the Maintenance Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to and contributes to the execution of the Company’s long-term plan (LTP) within the Maintenance department
• Develop and implement the corporate automation strategy aligned with business objectives
• Define and enforce automation standards across all sites (PLCs, SCADA, HMI, networks)
• Ensure consistency, scalability, and best practices across facilities
• Lead initiatives related to Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and digitalization
• Actively live and role model our Leadership competencies by holding self and team (including all direct and indirect reports) accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools
• Performance Management: Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, coaching and developing capabilities, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required
• Talent & Succession: Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process
• Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training
• Engagement: Ensure an engaged workforce through development of sound working relationships and execution of Employee Survey action plans
• Company Values (RDQAS): Ensure teams model our Company values and hold others accountable for the same
• Lead the technical support to the Information Technology team pre- and during equipment installation which includes troubleshooting communication issues between field devices, communication networks, PLC and SCADA systems
• Troubleshoot process line issues when necessary, delegating tasks to the team when necessary
• Support with the equipment/machine commissioning and start-up activities
• Coordinate and support with security and maintenance for manufacturing systems data, manufacturing systems administration and systems change control processes and documentation
• Lead continuous improvement, innovation and cost optimization efforts on behalf of the maintenance department with a focus on equipment automation
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, uptime, and productivity through automation
• Promote advanced analytics, data integration, and predictive maintenance solutions
• Evaluate and implement new technologies (AI, IIoT, robotics, Co-Bots, AGV’s, etc.)
• Develop and manage the corporate automation budget
• Optimize capital investments and operational costs related to automation systems
• Support ROI analysis and business case development for automation initiatives
• Lead in the development, definition, implementation and maintenance of standards for the process & control systems across all Give & Go manufacturing facilities
• Ensure all equipment and work performed by or on behalf of the company complies with all governing laws, practices, codes, and regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation or control systems
• 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably in a multi‑site or corporate function
• Proven experience implementing automation strategies across multiple facilities
• Strong project management and transformation experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic and control diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and automation issues
• Familiarity with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, Yaskawa)
• Experience with CMMS and SAP systems for work order management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong diagnostic, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Prior working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Possesses and commits to a high level of personal and ethical responsibility
• Diverse set of experience and capabilities to help Sr. Project Engineers and Engineering Managers to improve and grow
• Must be able to handle fast‑paced environment with competing priorities and demands
• Must have strong computer (MS Office) and project management skills
• What We Can Offer:
  • It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future
  • As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people‑focused and core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something
  • Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged

Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.