Automation Supervisor: PLC & Instrumentation Lead

HRTx Inc; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc in Cabuyao City, Laguna, seeks an Automation Supervisor to lead PLC/SCADA/HMI maintenance, calibration, and automation projects. You will supervise a team and coordinate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to improve uptime and process efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years PLC programming and 3+ years supervisory experience, with rotating shifts 6 days per week; strong GMP/ISO knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Professional engineering license is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, industrial electronics, instrumentation, and calibration.
• Preferably with at least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC programming, particularly Siemens PLC systems, as well as HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial process control.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, and automation system optimization.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and food safety management systems such as FSMS/FSSC is an advantage.
• Instrumentation and calibration certifications are preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Willingness to work on rotating shifts, including 6:00 AM-6:00 PM and 6:00 PM-6:00 AM schedules, six days per week, with the stated overtime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Automation Systems Management: Supervise and perform the programming, troubleshooting, debugging, configuration, testing, repair, and maintenance of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, industrial electronics, and instrumentation equipment.
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Ensure automation and control systems remain in good working condition through preventive maintenance, timely repairs, system updates, and effective troubleshooting practices.
• PLC Programming and System Documentation: Maintain accurate backups and version control of PLC programs, HMI applications, SCADA configurations, and other automation-related software.
• Instrumentation and Calibration: Oversee and perform the calibration of instrumentation, measuring equipment, gauges, and precision measuring equipment in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
• Automation and Process Improvement: Lead automation and process optimization projects, from technical evaluation and planning through implementation, testing, commissioning, and performance monitoring.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention, minimize equipment downtime, improve process control, and enhance productivity, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Maintenance Records and Reporting: Ensure accurate documentation and analysis of equipment maintenance, calibration activities, breakdowns, and other automation-related data.
• Inventory and Spare Parts Management: Maintain an updated inventory of automation equipment, PLC modules, HMIs, VFDs, and related components. Ensure critical spare parts are adequately stocked and available when needed.
• Team Supervision and Development: Assign tasks, manage work schedules, monitor team performance, establish KPIs, and provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to team members.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and other departments to address operational concerns and support plant objectives.
• Quality, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure compliance with GMP, applicable ISO and food safety management standards, safety requirements, maintenance procedures, and established work instructions.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote knowledge-sharing, cross-training, standardization of maintenance practices, and other initiatives that improve team capability and operational continuity.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Calibration

Process optimization

Team leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Documentation

Problem solving

GMP/ISO knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Professional engineering license (advantage)

Tools

Siemens PLC systems

HMI

SCADA

VFDs

Job description

HRTx Inc in Cabuyao City, Laguna, seeks an Automation Supervisor to lead PLC/SCADA/HMI maintenance, calibration, and automation projects. You will supervise a team and coordinate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to improve uptime and process efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years PLC programming and 3+ years supervisory experience, with rotating shifts 6 days per week; strong GMP/ISO knowledge is preferred.