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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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