Smart Factory Automation & Integration Programs Lead

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior supervisor to lead automation and integration programs across AGV/AMR deployment, robotics, and smart factory initiatives in a large-scale manufacturing environment. The role focuses on standards, cybersecurity, and safe, compliant implementations within production facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience in automation or controls, with travel up to 25% and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing, computer science, controls engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, automation engineering, controls integration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the portfolio of automation and integration programs across AGV/AMR deployment, material conveyance, robotics, and smart factory initiatives.
• Establish standards for automation projects, including controls architecture, data protocols, cybersecurity, safety interlocks, and validation criteria.
• Manage deployment of AGVs, AMRs, and automated material handling systems.
• Oversee integration of PLCs, SCADA, and HMI with ERP, MES, and WMS systems.
• Define and execute smart factory roadmaps connecting equipment, sensors, and automation systems to data platforms.
• Design secure, scalable IT/OT network architectures with IT/Business Technology.
• Lead vendor selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Coordinate control system, PLC/SCADA programming, and change management standards.
• Ensure automation systems meet safety and quality requirements.
• Define and track automation KPIs and provide executive-level reporting.
• Lead and develop automation project managers, controls engineers, or integration specialists.
• Evaluate new automation hardware, AI/ML capabilities, and predictive maintenance tools.
• Support Design for Automation and Design for Manufacturability initiatives.
• Evaluate technology, vendor, and integration options using structured decision-making methods.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement through real-time production data and scenario analysis.
• Champion change management and training for operations teams.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

AGV/AMR Deployment

Controls Integration

PLC/SCADA Programming

ERP/MES/WMS Integration

Automation Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

HMI

SCADA

PLC

ERP Systems

MES Systems

WMS Systems

IT/OT Network Architectures

Automation Software

AI/ML Capabilities

Production Data Analysis

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior supervisor to lead automation and integration programs across AGV/AMR deployment, robotics, and smart factory initiatives in a large-scale manufacturing environment. The role focuses on standards, cybersecurity, and safe, compliant implementations within production facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience in automation or controls, with travel up to 25% and a Monday–Friday schedule.