Senior Automation Leader bei Daily's Premium Meats

Summary:

The role bears primary responsibility  for the full lifecycle of automation initiatives, from identification and design to implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Automation Strategy and Roadmap Development:
  • Collaborating with various departments to identify and prioritize processes ripe for automation.
  • Developing a comprehensive automation strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
  • Researching and recommending appropriate automation technologies and platforms (e.g., Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Business Process Management (BPM), and intelligent automation).
• Solution Design and Development:
  • Designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable automation solutions using selected tools and programming languages.
  • Creating detailed process documentation, including process maps, solution designs, and test plans.
  • Ensuring solutions adhere to best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Implementation and Deployment:
  • Leading the deployment of automation solutions into production environments.
  • Working closely with IT and other relevant teams to ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Conducting thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure the reliability and accuracy of automated processes.
• Maintenance, Monitoring, and Optimization:
  • Monitoring the performance of automated processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to automation workflows.
  • Implementing enhancements and optimizations to existing automated solutions to ensure continued efficiency and effectiveness.
• Training and Mentorship:
  • Providing training and support to end-users and other team members on automation tools and processes.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior automation professionals (if applicable in the future).
  • Fostering a culture of automation and innovation within the organization.
• Performance Measurement and Reporting:
  • Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of automation initiatives.
  • Reporting on the cost savings, efficiency gains, and other benefits realized through automation. Complete other assignments as deemed appropriate by manager.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum of ten years of experience in an industrial maintenance capacity. Minimum of five years’ experience in industrial automation, is competent in those systems, processes, and compliance requirements. Food production training experience preferred.

Communication Skills:

In addition to automation technologies and platforms, must be PC literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, and CMMS programs. Good planning and priority-setting skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision-making, empowerment, and delegation). Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform your responsibilities in situations that are physically demanding, tight fitting, wide temperature ranging, and noisy. Will spend approximately 70% / 30% floor time to office time. Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to use ladders, scissor and aerial lifts, and climb stairs.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but sometimes very loud. Space temperatures may range from below freezing to triple digits.

Work Schedule:

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled.

Disclaimer:

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Daily’s Premium Meats may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description to meet the company’s changing business needs.

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day.   

• We put people first. 

• We are committed to always doing the right thing. 

• We champion change. 

• We win through teamwork.  

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.