Controls Supervisor
Company: Merrick Pet Care
Location: Hereford
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Position Title: Supervisor Controls
Date: May 5, 2022
Position Report To: Engineering Manager
Replaces Position Description: 2/12/22
Functional Unit: Factories
Company/Division: NPPC - Clinton
FLSA Status: Exempt Non-Exempt
Salaried Hourly
Job Code: USNT2357
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Guide the activities of Controls Technical Specialists,
Technicians and other support staff in the planning, scheduling,
design, and execution capital and non-capital projects.
- Provide control system support for day-to-day manufacturing
operations, troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues;
engage in control system software changes and upgrades; participate
in capital project implementations; support plant and divisional
initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
- Meets all Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental
requirements when performing job duties.
- Promote safe behaviors in daily activities. Follow and ensure
the team follows all safety and quality standards and
policies.
- Participates in NCE initiatives through operational Reviews
(SHO, DOR, Functional Reviews, etc.) and NCE Methodology.
- Work overtime and weekends as required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work safely at all times. Follow all safety policies and
procedures. Attend safety, team and plant-wide meetings; attend
safety and functional training, perform SafeStart observations.
% OF TIME
- Coach, train, mentor and provide leadership to Controls
Technical Specialists & Technicians for troubleshooting procedures
and resolution to technical problems Includes making sure work is
completed properly, ensure group operates efficiently, evaluate
priorities, project deadlines, and manpower to determine job
assignments. Identify and develop controls systems solutions that
comply with all standards and requirements at all levels of project
development...........................................................................................................
12%
- Guide the activities of Controls Technical Specialists,
Technicians and other support staff in the planning, scheduling,
design, and execution non-capital projects.
............................................ 5%
- Electrical Design and DevelopmentIncludes specifying and
ordering hardware, control panel layouts, conduit layouts,
development of electrical bid specs, wiring diagram development,
and the overall electrical design of control
systems.................................................. 15%
- Ladder Logic Design and DevelopmentIncludes design,
development, documenting, testing and installing of control system
software upgrades. Install and troubleshoot plant floor computer
software and
hardware............................................................................................
15%
- Screen Design and DevelopmentIncludes layout, design,
development, variable assignment, documentation, testing and
installation of operator screens to interface with the control
system................................................................................................................................
5%
- DocumentationIncludes hardware specifications, descriptions of
operations, electrical bid specs, ladder logic descriptors, making
disk backups of
work...................................................... 5%
- StandardsIncludes following and development of new and
enhancement to existing electrical, hardware, drawing, sanitation,
installation, screen, and programming standards............ 3%
- Check-out and Start-UpIncludes set-up and testing of hardware,
the I/O wiring, the control logic, the operator interface screens,
and the overall control system...................................
5%
- TrainingIncludes the training of production employees on the
operation of new and modified equipment and the training of
maintenance employees on the operation, design, and troubleshooting
of new and modified equipment. Assist maintenance with staff
training and
development...........................................................................................................
5%
- Troubleshooting and SupportIncludes providing troubleshooting,
problem solving, and training support for production and
maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize plant efficiencies.
Install and troubleshoot plant floor computer software and
hardware................. 5%
- Project ManagementIncludes developing project scopes,
developing estimates, planning, scheduling, organizing,
prioritizing, and interfacing with others
- Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions for plant operation
adherent to corporate standards.
- Drive the development, planning, scheduling, and execution of
controls preventive maintenance.
.....................................................................................................................................
5%
- Design and facilitate updates in automation technology from
requirements given by operations
personnel...........................................................................................................................
5%
- Coordination of work schedules, overtime, and other functions
regarding Controls Technical Specialist &
Technicians......................................................................................................
5%
- Participate in LLT, lead IPA efforts, and maintain alignment
with factory OMP. ................................ 2%
- Coach, lead, participate, and guide as needed around daily
activities and improvement initiatives / projects including GSTD,
BDA, DMAIC, Capex, etc.
......................................................... 5%
- Other job duties as
assigned...............................................................................................................
3%
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (List job duties which may be
important to the performance of the job but are not principal job
functions.)
FACTORY LOCATIONS ONLY:
Regular attendance
Must work well with others
Ability to concentrate
Ability to meet all quality of work and sanitation requirements
Ability to work under supervision
Good communication skills
Work overtime
Ability to work safely at all times
Ability to work under stress
Ability to maintain normal work pace
Ability to meet deadlines
Participate in NCE Initiatives
OTHER:
- Provide training programs on an "as needed" basis for
maintenance personnel to upgrade their skills in troubleshooting,
maintaining and improving installed process control systems.
- Maintain computers (hardware and software) used for process
control system interface.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Associates of Applied Science in a technical
discipline, preferably electrical and 5+ years of experience with
electrical troubleshooting, PLC logic troubleshooting and
programming, technical data interpretation, hardware application
specification.
- Experience: (Years/Type) PLC's, Operator Interface Terminals,
motor control, variable frequency drives, industrial
instrumentation, Computers, iFIX Dynamics, and other programming
languages ( BASIC, C, ASSEMBLER, Visual Basic). Some leadership
experience desirable.
- Skills: Electrical Power and Controls System Troubleshooting,
Systems Integration, Hardware and Instrument Specification,
Schematics, and P&ID layout, Safety and Q.A., Data logging,
RSLogix, Modicon, GE Proficy iFix, Risk Assessments and S.I.S.
Experience in industrial manufacturing facilities preferred.
- Other: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:
Identify staffing needs, recruit and hire talent
Administer budget and allocate spending
Conduct performance evaluation reviews for direct reports
Administer compensation for direct reports
Recommend employment actions (i.e., promotions, terminations)
Coach and train direct reports
Administer flow and distribution of supplies and materials
Act on associate problems and complaints
Plan, prioritize and set work and work schedules for direct
reports
POSITION SCOPE: (List number and types of positions reporting to
the position and area of impact, i.e. factories, division, group,
company-wide, etc.)
- Direct supervision of Control Technical Specialists I and
II.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: (List decisions and actions for which the
position receives direction.)
FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT: (Include data on budgets, sales,
profit, assets, or other area of importance.)
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: (State types of contacts required both
inside and outside the company. Describe type of supervision given
and received.)
- Interact with vendors, contractors, production, maintenance,
engineering and managers.
- Supervision: Report to Manager of Engineering.
- Supervise Controls Technical Specialists I and II.
- Supervise contractors installing systems and maintenance
personnel in trouble shooting and installing equipment.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE
AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS
JOB. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF THE
RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS SO
CLASSIFIED.
APPROVED BY: DATE:
COMPILED BY: DATE:
Applicant Name: Job Title:
Department:
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS - JOB FUNCTIONS ASSESSMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
General Vision
Works Alone
Reading-Simple
Close Vision
Works With Others
Reading-Complex
Color Perception
Work Around Others
Writing-Simple
Hearing/Listening
Verbal Contact With Others
Writing-Complex
Clear Speech-Simple
Face-To-Face Contact
Clerical
Clear Speech-Complex
Shift Work
Memorization
Touching
Extended Day
Analyzing
Dexterity
Inside
Perception/Comprehension
Hand
Outside
Math Skills
Finger
Confined Areas
Judgment
Smelling
Extreme Heat
Decision-Making
Smoke
Extreme Cold
Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
Food
Temperature Changes
Cleanliness
Wet And/Or Humid
EQUIPMENT
Tasting
Noise
Walking-Hotel
Vibration
Computer
Walking-Department
Mechanical Equipment
Keyboard
Lifting
Electrical Equipment
Telephone
100 lbs.
Pressurized Equipment
Calculator
Pushing
Burning Materials
Fire Alarm
Pulling
Moving Objects
Switchboard Console
Typing
High Places
Television Monitors
w.p.m.
Fumes/Odors
Kitchen Appliances
Climbing Flights
Dirt/Dust
Vacuum Cleaner
Carrying
Gases
Maintenance Tools & Equipment
lbs.
Product Processing Machines/Equip.
Kneeling
Product Packaging Machines/Equip.
Stooping
Bending
Sitting
OTHER
Flexibility
Upper Body
Lower Body
Running Distance
Standing
Driving
Car
Limo
Van
Forklift
I have read the Essential Elements - Job Functions Assessment and I
am able to meet these essential requirements with or without
reasonable accommodations.
Signature Date
Applicant Name: Job Title:
Department:
STATEMENT OF JOB REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL FREQUENCY
1% - 33%
OCCASIONALLY
34% - 66%
FREQUENTLY
67% - 100%
CONTINUOUSLY
1.
Standing
2.
Walking
3.
Sitting
4.
Climbing/Descending Stairs
5.
Balancing
6.
Bending Over
7.
Kneeling
8.
Crawling
9.
Reaching Overhead
10.
Fingers Movement-Repetitive
11.
Repetitive Twisting or Pressure Involving Wrist Hands
12.
Both Hands Required
13.
Both Legs Required
14.
Lifting/Carrying
a. Up to 10 lbs.
b. 11 - 20 lbs.
c. 21 - 50 lbs.
d. 51 - 100 lbs.
e. Over 100 lbs.
15.
Pushing
16.
Pulling
Company Representative Signature Date
*Nestl Purina PetCare Co. reserves the right to change, modify or
add to the essential elements of any position at anytime.
Keywords: Merrick Pet Care, Amarillo , Controls Supervisor, Other , Hereford, Texas
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