Controls & PLC Team Lead - Automation Supervisor

Marvin; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefit package

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings match

$ wellbeing account (annual)

Better Living Day

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Custom Equipment Programming Group (CEPG) Controls Team Supervisor to lead the Controls Technicians while continuing to perform controls work in a manufacturing setting. You will mentor staff and coordinate projects with SCADA, PLC, and control systems specialists, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, project management, and proactive communication, with relocation benefits available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree, one to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management skills and the ability to execute work according to established timelines.
• Strong, proactive communication, training, and mentoring skills.
• The ability to create a collaborative team environment and empower others to take ownership of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the Controls group while continuing to execute controls work, collaborating with Automation Systems, Maintenance, Information Systems, and Operations.
• Support team leadership activities, including interviewing candidates, training employees, planning work, balancing workloads, delegating assignments, evaluating work, addressing concerns, and resolving problems.
• Research, analyze, install, and test automation control systems to improve machine efficiency, advance existing systems, and support current and future production demands.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and programming‑related equipment and facility issues. Recommend preventive maintenance rule sets for recurring issues and identify opportunities to improve operational procedures.
• Manage projects and timelines through successful completion or resolution while maintaining feedback loops and providing end‑user training.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors to ensure new and modified equipment, control panels, wiring schematics, components, and electrical practices align with Marvin specifications and procedures. Build collaborative relationships across functional departments.

Skills

ICIM

PLC programming

HMI programming

Networking

SCADA

Industrial protocols

Windows/Linux

Microsoft Office

Education

Four-year degree

Job description

Marvin is seeking a Custom Equipment Programming Group (CEPG) Controls Team Supervisor to lead the Controls Technicians while continuing to perform controls work in a manufacturing setting. You will mentor staff and coordinate projects with SCADA, PLC, and control systems specialists, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, project management, and proactive communication, with relocation benefits available for eligible candidates.