Controls Integration Specialist Supervisor

CenterLine (Windsor) Limited; Lasalle; Sur place; CAD 65 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, vision, dental benefits

Life insurance

Company pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance plan

Retirement benefits

Wellness committee

Résumé du poste

CenterLine (Windsor) Limited is seeking a self-motivated Controls Integration Specialist Supervisor to lead and develop a team in a custom machine build environment. You will oversee controls integration from design release through startup, runoff, installation and customer acceptance.

The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, budget compliance, and customer satisfaction, with leadership responsibilities across cross-functional teams and a focus on continuous improvement and operational

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial automation or controls integration.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a team of Controls Integration Specialists within a custom machine build environment.
• Oversee design release through machine start-up, runoff, installation and customer acceptance.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Team management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Formation

Electrical/Automation degree or diploma

Outils

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial networking

Motion control

Robotics

Machine safety

Description du poste

CenterLine (Windsor) Limited is looking for a self-motivated, reliable individual to fill the position of Controls Integration Specialist Supervisor. The Controls Integration Specialist Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of Controls Integration Specialists within a custom machine build environment. This role oversees the execution of controls integration activities from design release through machine start-up, runoff, installation, and customer acceptance.

The Controls Integration Supervisor ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements. The position provides technical leadership, resource management, employee development, and cross-functional coordination while driving continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence. This position will report to the Controls Integration Manager.

Our Company

CenterLine (Windsor), Limited is a recognized leader in manufacturing standard configured products and custom designed resistance welding, spot welding, arc welding and metal working equipment. A dynamic vertically integrated family-owned business since 1957, CenterLine is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies. Our company is growing and offers additional career opportunities as you develop skills and gain experience. Please see our website WWW.CNTRLINE.COM for more details on opportunities within our company.

Commitment to our People

You will gain extensive process and product experience to expand your knowledge and personal development in a family-oriented culture that promotes engagement and work/life balance.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

The Supervisor role is built around six core leadership expectations:

1. Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication Facilitate collaboration across departments by leading discussions, resolving operational issues, coordinating stakeholders, chairing meetings, and ensuring clear communication of organizational priorities and expectations.
2. Team Leadership, Coaching & Development Lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees and Working Leaders through change leadership, performance management, employee empowerment, training, skills development, and career growth planning. Promote alignment with company values and culture.
3. Quality & Operational Excellence Drive quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence through structured problem solving, adherence to standardized work, effective use of systems and tools, and identification and resolution of recurring issues.
4. Resource Planning & Execution Develop and execute workforce and resource plans that support departmental objectives, budget requirements, production schedules, and overall business strategy while proactively mitigating risks and constraints.
5. Continuous Improvement & Performance Management Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting the implementation of sustainable solutions, monitoring KPIs, managing huddle board activities, conducting Pareto analysis, and holding teams accountable for achieving measurable results.
6. Organizational & Community Representation Represent the organization professionally through customer interactions, talent development initiatives, educational partnerships, apprenticeship support, community engagement, and a commitment to respect and customer satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

Daily Leadership Activities

• Conduct shift handoffs.
• Complete attendance and vacation management activities.
• Review huddle board performance and departmental metrics.
• Conduct regular walk-through build areas, engage with employees, and address concerns.
• Review workload, staffing, scheduling and project priorities.
• Ensure work areas, equipment, and machines meet cleanliness and safety expectations.
• Address systemic issues through huddle board action-item analysis.
• Mentor and develop Working Leaders.
• Attend daily machine build meetings.
• Review machine and project performance metrics.
• Address rework, quality, and non-conformance issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to remove barriers to performance.

Weekly Responsibilities

• Review, update, and close engineering change and improvement actions.
• Lead quality-improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
• Perform department resource and staffing planning.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with leadership.
• Investigate programming and debug opportunities.
• Manage purchasing requests and vendor support for integration needs.

Monthly Responsibilities

• Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Complete Health & Safety walks and participate in safety meetings.
• Deliver safety awareness talks.
• Review departmental performance metrics and improvement plans.

Employee Development & Workforce Planning

• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Review and maintain employee skill assessment matrices.
• Support workforce planning and staffing strategies.
• Interview candidates and support hiring activities.
• Schedule and coordinate employee training.
• Create, revise, and maintain work instructions.
• Provide front-line support for employee concerns and engagement.

Key Success Measures

• Safety performance and compliance.
• Project milestone adherence.
• Budget performance.
• Machine runoff and commissioning success rate.
• Start-up and customer acceptance performance.
• Programming quality, rework reduction, and corrective action closure.
• Employee engagement, development, and retention.
• Continuous improvement implementation and KPI achievement.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical training and competency development.

What you need to succeed:

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial automation or controls integration.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, motion control systems, robotics, machine safety systems and industrial electrical practices.
• Ability to lead technical teams, manage priorities, and drive accountability.
• Experience with workforce planning, employee development, and performance management.

Additional Benefits

• Health, vision, dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Company pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement benefits
• Wellness committee

Wage Range:

$47.00 - $56.00 hourly

This position is for an existing vacancy within our team.

CenterLine (Windsor) Limited is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from qualified individuals from the designated groups.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Centerline Windsor Limited will provide accommodations anytime throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform the Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.