Automation Supervisor, Manufacturing / Automation Controls Engineer Supervisor

Walmart; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off including sick and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A leading retail corporation is seeking an Automation Specialist in Valdosta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in maintenance and control automation, specifically with PLC programming and SCADA/HMI systems. Responsibilities include programming automated control systems, providing technical support, and ensuring smooth operations of automation systems. A Bachelor's Degree or certification is a plus. The role offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $120,000 yearly, along with various health benefits and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance or control automation.
• 2+ years’ experience with Allen Bradley, Rockwell, or Siemens PLC programming.
• 2+ years’ experience with SCADA/HMI.
• CMMS experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Programs and troubleshoots automated control systems.
• Provides on-call remote and on-site technical support.
• Manages daily operations of automation systems.
• Completes work orders and documents progress.

Skills

Maintenance or control automation experience

PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens)

SCADA/HMI experience

Supervisory experience in industrial maintenance

CMMS experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Factory Talk

Siemens

Kuka Robotics

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 120,000 - yearly

Company Description

About Walmart:

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.

Job Description

About the Team:

Walmart is opening its third owned and operated milk processing facility in Robinson, Texas, scheduled to begin operations in 2026. The state-of-the-art facility will process and bottle a variety of milk options, including Gallon, Half Gallon, Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim, and 1% Chocolate Milk for Walmart's Great Value and Sam's Club's Member's Mark brands. This new facility represents Walmart's commitment to building a more resilient and transparent supply chain, sourcing high-quality milk primarily from Texas dairy farmers to serve more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and parts of Arkansas and Mississippi.

What you’ll do:

Completes work assignments by utilizing resources, collaborating with stakeholders, identifying priorities, communicating progress, determining improvement opportunities, and adapting to difficulties and feedback

Programs and troubleshoots automated control systems like integration, electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, pneumatic-hydraulic controls, touch panels, programmable logic controls, and human-machine interface

Utilizes one-line and electrical schematic designs, electrical equipment controls, instrumentations, and configurations (for example, pump/Variable Frequency Drive, Allen Bradley, Factory Talk, Siemens, B&R brand controllers and systems)

Provides on-call remote and on-site technical support for automation equipment and trains associates on operation and repair

Manages daily operations of automation systems by performing routine maintenance, upgrading and replacing components and control systems, continuously monitoring processes, and correcting malfunctions

Completes work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures

Supports plant operation quality and continuous improvement programs like Breakdown Analysis and Breakdown Deployments

Work hours:

The regular work hours will be Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, with an "on-call" rotation for weekend support. We value adaptability and a willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

3+ year's experience in maintenance or control automation

2+ years’ experience Allen Bradley, Rockwell, or Siemens PLC programming

2+ years’ experience with SCADA/HMI

2+ years' experience supervising employees in industrial maintenance (for example, welding, refrigeration, electrical, electronics)

CMMS experience

Nice to have: Bachelor's Degree or professional certification in engineering, technology, or related field

Nice to have: Kuka or Fanuc Robotics experience

Nice to have: Networking experience (for example: switches, routers, etc)

Nice to have: SAP experience

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Additional Information

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits, such as maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$120,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.