Robotics Supervisor – Autonomous Harvesting & Automation

Dyson Farming Limited; Carrington (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance-relatedbonus

Pension with 6% employer contribution

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Cycle2work scheme

Job summary

Dyson Farming Limited in Carrington, ND, seeks a Robot Supervisor to oversee the deployment, operation and performance of our autonomous harvesting and crop protection robots, driving automation and efficiency across the Glasshouse.

You will be the site expert for robotic harvesting, ensuring robots and picking teams deliver quality and reliability, while supporting wider automation goals and supervising a team of robot operatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, automation or advanced machinery in production.
• Experience supervising or leading people in fast-paced operations.
• Ability to interpret software interfaces, dashboards and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and performance of harvesting, UV and biological robots.
• Configure, calibrate and adjust robot settings to maximise picking efficiency and quality
• Monitor robot performance against KPIs, identifying trends, issues and improvement opportunities
• Supervise and support a team of robot operatives
• Train new operatives in safe, effective robot operation
• Carry out routine, preventative and reactive maintenance on robots
• Diagnose and resolve or report mechanical and software faults
• Ensure robots are maintained to a high standard to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
• Support the development of other automated systems: Identify opportunities, develop solutions and integrate into our systems
• Improve the quality, reliability and reporting of data capture so performance gains can be identified and provide measurable gains
• Point of contact for robotic technology suppliers for further development, troubleshooting and servicing
• Provide cover and backup for the wider Glasshouse team, stepping in to support Glasshouse supervisors in team management and technical duties
• Integrate developing and new technologies into the existing data, control and operational systems
• Promote safe working practices sitewide and specific human-automation activities

Skills

Robotics/automation experience

Supervising people

Data dashboards/software interfaces

Job description

Dyson Farming Limited in Carrington, ND, seeks a Robot Supervisor to oversee the deployment, operation and performance of our autonomous harvesting and crop protection robots, driving automation and efficiency across the Glasshouse.

You will be the site expert for robotic harvesting, ensuring robots and picking teams deliver quality and reliability, while supporting wider automation goals and supervising a team of robot operatives.