Controls Supervisor
Barrie, ON, CA
Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking a CONTROLS SUPERVISOR to join our team.
Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Job Summary
The Controls Supervisor is responsible for driving standardization, technical excellence, and consistent project execution within the Controls Department. Reporting directly to the Controls/Electrical Design/Robotics Manager, this role provides technical leadership, mentoring, project oversight, resource coordination, and supervisory support to ensure projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with company standards and customer requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review and provide direction and assistance, based on milestone dates and as necessary, the following project-related programming tasks with a focus on department standardization:
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- Possess a thorough knowledge of PLC and automation related programming on multiple PLC platforms
- Will be competent with most manufacturer’s equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi)
- Experienced in troubleshooting complex automation and liaising with third party technical personnel
- Possess the ability to set up I/O structures, and communication networks
- Possess a thorough overall understanding of Process and Cycle Time analysis generated during engineering
- Possess the ability to create project execution documentation as required for the purpose of ensuring all members of the department maintain such standards:
- Task/Responsibility Lists
- Open Issues Lists
- Equipment Signoff Documents
- Validation/Audits
- Updated Process documentation
- Assist the programming leads as required in liaising with the customer to determine best solutions to unique applications
- Review project execution on an ongoing basis with the programming leads and controls manager to ensure procedures are being maintained and project execution is on track
- Prodomax prescribed safety methods, solutions and documentation
- Provide manpower resourcing including contractors on a per project basis
- Nomenclature
- Lessons Learned
- Ongoing review of best programming methods with intent to reduce overall execution time
- Initiate and maintain a department orientation and training schedule for new department employees to include Prodomax standardized procedures for the following:
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- Standardized Project Execution Documentation Templates and Training schedules
- Standard “Prodomax Prescribed” safety methods and audit documentation templates
- Standardized process information documentation originating from external departments
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- Present ideas and strategies to develop department and staff
- Ongoing review and maintenance of controls department tools library
- Assist as necessary with costing and design reviews in quoting stages
- Attend kick-off meetings to support controls lead as necessary
- Assist throughout the concurrent engineering phase as required
- Act as point of contact for coordination across departments
- Attend technical and leadership training to keep abreast of current technologies
- Participate in cross-functional forum meetings for sharing of best practices and lessons learned
- Mentor controls department personnel
- Host department meetings
- Conduct employee performance evaluations and complete employee performance reviews as assigned
- Review and approve timesheets/timecard authorizations
- Review and approve vacation requests in accordance with staffing requirements
- Ensure safety audits are completed and filed correctly
- Ensure compliance with ISO processes, specifications, deviation management, and audit requirements
- Coordinate activities across departments and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with recruitment by reviewing resumes, interviewing potential candidates, and hiring new employees and co-op students
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Job Qualifications:
- Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (B.Sc., P. Eng., or CET.)
- Minimum 8 years direct working experience with working knowledge of Safety PLC Systems and Safety Standards
- Passion for Safety, Health & Wellness
- Positive attitude
- Active listening skills, embraces change, and a passion for professional development for self and others
- Negotiator extraordinaire
- Self-awareness and knows when to raise her/his hand to ask for help
- Ability to work overtime and travel globally
- Effective working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines
- Positive attitude and works well as a member of a team
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work
Our Benefits:
- Safe, professional work environment
- Women's Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
- Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
- Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
- Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
- Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children
- Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
- Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
- Subsidized onsite cafeteria
- Annual performance review
- Casual business dress
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
- Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
- Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards
What we offer:
Competitive Annual Compensation: $46.00 - $51.00 per hour
*The actual compensation a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Comprehensive benefits: including RRSP matching and healthcare spending account.
Performance-based bonuses tied to organizational performance and your success in achieving annual project goals set/reviewed annually with your Supervisor.
Environment: A collaborative, high-tech culture where creativity and data-driven decision-making are celebrated.