Automation Supervisor

Saputo, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance benefits

Pension plan

Stock option

RRSP

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program

Discount Saputo products

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in Edmonton, AB is seeking an Automation Supervisor to lead on the production floor, focusing on automation, controls, and equipment reliability.

You will coach maintenance staff, troubleshoot PLC/HMI and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to drive improvements. You will manage automation projects end-to-end, ensure GMP and Food Safety compliance, and maintain thorough documentation of PLC/SCADA programs while fostering a safety-focused, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with industrial automation and process control systems, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, and industrial networking.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and technical support to maintenance employees on the production floor, with a strong focus on automation, controls, and equipment reliability.
• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timely completion within budgets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation, and process control issues, guiding the team on root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation, backups, and revision control of PLC/SCADA programs and related systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to implement improvements that boost reliability and product quality.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Team leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Process control

HMI/SCADA

Electrical engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Controls/CS

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

SCADA

Job description

Automation Supervisor### Automation SupervisorApply: On-Site: Edmonton, AB: Full time: Posted Today: JR66366At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?**Overview of the Role**This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role requiring significant time on the production floor. The successful candidate will work directly with maintenance technicians and supervisors, operations teams, and technical specialists to troubleshoot issues, coach employees, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.**How you will make contributions that matter:*** Provide daily leadership, coaching, and technical support to maintenance employees on the production floor, with a strong focus on automation, controls, and equipment reliability.* Work closely with maintenance supervisors, and tradespeople to prioritize, coordinate, and execute automation-related work safely and efficiently.* Maintain a strong floor presence by actively supporting troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective actions on production equipment.* Lead the maintenance, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automation and process control systems while ensuring compliance with GMP, Health & Safety, and Food Safety standards.* Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to identify and implement automation improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and product quality.* Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation, and process control issues, providing hands-on technical guidance to the maintenance team.* Develop and deliver practical training and mentorship to maintenance employees to improve automation and controls knowledge across the plant.* Drive automation projects from concept through implementation, ensuring completion within established timelines and budgets.* Monitor plant utilities, process performance, and waste streams to identify opportunities for operational improvement through automation and controls optimization.* Maintain accurate documentation, backups, and revision control of all PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation programs.* Participate in plant reliability initiatives, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement activities.* Other duties as assigned.**You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualification:*** Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.* Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with industrial automation and process control systems, preferably within food, dairy, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.* Demonstrated experience leading and supporting maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.* Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, and industrial networking.* Experience troubleshooting and maintaining VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and process control equipment.* Ability to provide technical leadership while remaining actively engaged on the production floor.* Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.* Strong communication, coaching, and employee development skills.* Experience managing contractors and supporting capital project implementation is considered an asset.* Logix Control and Motion Control certification is considered an asset.* Previous supervisory or leadership experience in the food or beverage industry is preferred.* Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).**Core Competencies:*** **Emotional Intelligence**: recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions in yourself and others, enabling you to navigate complex situations and engage with others more effectively to deliver results + Self-awareness + Self-management + Social awareness + Relationship management* **Leadership**: fostering a collaborative, productive, and inclusive environment that drives individual and collective success + Accountability + Communication + Delegation + Leading change + People management & development + Problem solving and decision-making + Strategic planning and execution* **Functional**: having the right technical skills and knowhow to do your job well and drive business results**We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:*** Competitive salaries* Advantageous corporate agreements* Full range of group insurance benefits* Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution* Purchase option of company stocks* Group RRSP* Health and wellness program in the workplace* Assistance program for employees and their families* Saputo products at a discounted priceWe support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.**Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm**Salary:** $92,795 - $121,795*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.*