Automation Manager - Manufacturing Fluid milk plant #11271 – Robinson, TX - Military veterans preferred

Position Summary...

Join our dynamic team at Walmart, a leading fluid milk manufacturing plant dedicated to producing high-quality dairy products. We are committed to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in our operations.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated **Automation Manager** to oversee and enhance our automation processes. The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems to ensure optimal production efficiency, product quality, and safety.

What you’ll be doing:
-System Management:** Oversee automation systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and other control systems.
-Process Improvement:** Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement automation solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
-Maintenance and Troubleshooting:** Ensure timely maintenance of automation equipment and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
-Project Management:** Lead automation projects from conception to completion, including planning, execution, and commissioning.
-Team Leadership:** Supervise and train a team of automation technicians and engineers.
-Compliance:** Ensure all automation processes comply with industry standards and regulations.
-Documentation:** Maintain accurate records of automation systems, including schematics, manuals, and maintenance logs.

What you’ll bring:
-Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
-Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of experience in automation within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the dairy or food industry.
-Technical Skills:** Proficient in PLC programming, SCADA systems, HMI design, and industrial networking.
-Problem-Solving:** Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
-Leadership:** Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
-Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Project Management:** Experience in managing automation projects.
-Software Proficiency:** Experience with advanced automation software and tools (e.g., Rockwell Automation, Siemens).

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.

Benefits & Perks
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.

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.com/Health

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

What you'll do...

Location: Fluid Milk Plant, Robinson, TX

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see .

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see .

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The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00-$156,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field OR Associate’s degree and 4 years’ experience working with automated systems in a manufacturing or distribution facility OR 5 years’ maintenance experience in industrial control system development and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Dairy, food processing or manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of industry and governmental regulations (for example, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Management experience including responsibility for budgeting, scheduling, and project planning and implementation, Programming and troubleshooting automated control systems (for example, integration, electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, pneumatic-hydraulic controls, touch panels, programmable logic controls (PLC), human machine interface (HMI)) and utilizing one-line and electrical schematic design, electrical equipment control, instrumentation, and configuration (for example, pump/Variable Frequency Drive, Allen Bradley, Factory Talk, Siemens, and B&R brand controllers and systems)

Primary Location...

705 John Bowden Pkwy, Robinson, TX 76706-0000, United States of America