Automation Supervisor

Adecco; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Search is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Northwest Alabama on an Automation Supervisor opening. This role leads a team of controls engineers and automation technicians, combining technical leadership with people management in a plant setting.

You will drive automation strategy, troubleshoot complex controls issues, support line expansions, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to improve uptime and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong PLC, automation, and controls troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with robotics, HMIs, SCADA, drives, and related technologies.
• Technical training or degree in controls, automation, robotics, electrical, or mechanical fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of controls engineers and automation technicians.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign projects to support production needs.
• Oversee automation work tied to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, drives, and networks.
• Support equipment launches, line expansions, and capital projects.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, quality, and engineering to improve reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement through optimization and corrective actions.
• Manage project schedules, documentation, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Industrial controls

Leadership

PLC programming

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Robotics & SCADA

HMIs & drives

Industrial networks

Team development

Education

Controls/Automation degree or technical training

Tools

PLC hardware

HMIs

SCADA

Drives

Robotics hardware

Industrial networks

Job description

Adecco Search is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Northwest Alabama on an Automation Supervisor opening. This is a strong opportunity for someone who brings deep controls / automation experience and is ready to step into a leadership role overseeing a team of engineers and technicians in a plant environment.

We’re looking for someone who can lead from both a technical and people leadership standpoint — someone comfortable supporting automation strategy, troubleshooting complex controls issues, driving equipment reliability, and helping improve overall manufacturing performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop a team of controls engineers and automation technicians
• Plan, prioritize, and assign projects and daily work to support production needs
• Oversee automation and controls work tied to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, drives, motion control, and industrial networks
• Support new equipment launches, line expansions, and capital improvement projects
• Troubleshoot complex automation and control issues to minimize downtime
• Partner closely with maintenance, operations, quality, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance
• Help drive continuous improvement through optimization of existing programs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Manage project schedules, documentation, and relationships with vendors, integrators, and equipment suppliers

What they’re looking for

• 10+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or a related manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong experience with PLCs, industrial automation systems, and controls troubleshooting
• Experience supporting robotics, HMIs, SCADA, drives, and related manufacturing technologies
• Ability to lead people, prioritize work, and operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment
• Technical training or degree in controls, automation, robotics, electrical, mechanical, or a related field preferred

Why this role stands out

This is a visible leadership role with the opportunity to make an impact on:

• equipment uptime and reliability
• capital projects and line improvements
• broader operational performance

Interested?

Please apply directly or send your resume to: