Automation Supervisor, Manufacturing (Sat-Mon, Days 12hr shift)

Walmart; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, eye

Dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart's Dairy Processing Plant in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Automation Supervisor to oversee the automated systems that control production, processing, and warehouse operations. This role supports ongoing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.

You will program and troubleshoot PLC/robot controls, coordinate maintenance, train associates, and implement process improvements while upholding Walmart's values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional certification in engineering, technology, or related field.
• 2 years’ experience PLC/Robot Programming.
• 1 year experience in maintenance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee automated control systems in production, processing, and warehouse environments.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and related automation hardware.
• Provide on-call technical support for automation equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Train associates on operation and repair of automation equipment.
• Identify and implement process improvements and respond to malfunctions.

Skills

PLC/Robot Programming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional certification in engineering/technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Walmart Dairy Processing Plant in Fort Wayne, IN is one of the largest Milk Processing Plants in the United States. We provide our customers with the freshest, high-quality milk at everyday low prices for families. We are seeking to hire an experienced Automation Supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing the automated systems that control production, processing, and warehouse. Walmart is a workplace that values service, integrity, excellence, and respect. Walmart offers a very competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.

What you will do:

• Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies data and resources collaborating with managers coworkers customers and other business partners

• Identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations by carrying out tasks, communicating progress and information

• Determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities and adapting to and learning from change difficulties and feedback

• Programs and troubleshoots automated control systems, for example: integration electronics robotics, fiber optic sensors, pneumatic hydraulic controls, touch panels, programmable logic controls, human machine interface

• Utilizes oneline and electrical schematic designs, electrical equipment controls, instrumentations and configurations. For example: pump Variable Frequency Drive, Allen Bradley, Factory Talk, Siemens, BR brand controllers, and systems

• Provides on-call remote and onsite technical support for automation equipment

• Trains associates on the operation and repair of automation equipment

• Complies with company policies procedures, standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices

• Manages the daily operations of automation systems by performing routine maintenance of instruments and controls utilized to process materials from raw states to finished products

• Upgrades and replaces components and control systems

• Continuously monitors all operations processes

• Identifies operational malfunctions and corrects malfunctions as needed

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

• Supports plant operation quality and continuous improvement programs, for example: Break Down Analysis, Break Down Deployments

• Executes process improvement projects by identifying customer and operational needs

• Identifies performance standards Measures progress and adjusts performance accordingly

• Develops contingency plans Demonstrates adaptability and supports continuous learning Programmable Logic Controllers Automation Control Systems

Respect the Individual:

• Builds high-performing teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform

• Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence

• Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments

Act with Integrity:

• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members and the world around use, creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving

• Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble self-aware honest fair and transparent

Serve Our Customers and Members:

• Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans

• Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and long-term priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans

Strive for Excellence:

• Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes

• Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change

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 and 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Professional certification in engineering, technology, or related field.

1 year's experience in maintenance or related field.

2 years’ experience PLC/Robot Programming.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field., Maintenance or control automation.

Primary Location...

2150 W Pleasant Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819-0000, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.