Electrical & Automation Engineering Supervisor

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Electrical and Automation (E&A) Supervisor coordinates Engineering functions and people covering all aspects of electrical and automation engineering in the factory. Technical expertise to include electrical distribution, instrumentation and automation, as well as knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution System), Digital solutions, food processing and technology and project management. Sets overall strategic and tactical direction for the E&A and maintenance department in subject area of expertise, with focus on people and product safety, reliability, sustainability, compliance and business objectives. Actively participate in the planning and support/delivery of capital investment projects. They will be responsible for the management of the factory maintenance programs and personnel, under the direction of the Factory Engineer. Maintenance activities must ensure that employee health and safety, product safety, and the protection of the environment are never compromised, and that all maintenance activities enhance product quality, plant performance, and the business objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support building E&A and electro-mechanical skill capability. Ensures that personnel managing, operating and maintaining E&A equipment and infrastructure are competent to do so safely and efficiently. Ensures that competency assessment and competency building plans are in place, routinely reviewed and executed in the factory.
• Deliver Process Improvements and Champion the factory safety objectives through leadership and effective communications. Have a deep insight into the production processes (Process Mastership), and continuously strive for the improvement of quality, safety or efficiency while protecting the technological know-how and competitive advantage.Assist the Plant Manager and Safety Management Representative in the implementation of any safety related projects, upgrades, or improvements. Ensure there exists within the maintenance team an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations.
• Operate and maintain. Participates in the implementation and execution of maintenance strategies, tools and methodologies at site level. Ensures safe and reliable operation of electrical systems, instrumentation, process and supervisory control, and manufacturing execution systems (MES). Implement digital technologies to drive reliability and process improvements.Assist work groups to implement and monitor an effective PM program and monitor the program on existing equipment and new equipment acquisitions. Ensure that work orders and work assignments are completed in a timely fashion by the maintenance department.
• Manage Risk and Compliance. Ensure that all E&A installations comply with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product safety and product quality standards. Ensures that the key E&A documentation is up to date and in place (e.g. electrical drawings, automation documentation and backups, maintenance plans, etc.). Ensure that the Management of Change is in place to appropriately manage modifications involving E&A systems.
• Maintain good human relations skills, communication skills, and leadership qualities with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Direct, coordinate, and manage scheduled maintenance and machine changeovers in conjunction with scheduled production.
• Assist group in developing and meeting training needs and develop overall programs to upgrade operating and maintenance skills and effectiveness.
• Manage factory asset portfolio ensures a strategy is in place to anticipates asset end-of-life, obsolescence and replacement requirements, without compromising asset performance and cost competitiveness. Ensures timely stakeholder awareness for capital planning purposes
• Drive sustainability, actively participate in the factory sustainability objectives, define priorities, develop and operationalize the strategy to generate energy and water savings. Track and report results coming from any improvement projects, even from the ones that are not specifically related to sustainability. Prepare studies and carry out assignments as requested by Engineering and Maintenance Manager. Be available to assist with specific assignments within the Engineering and Maintenance department.
• Excel in Industrialization participates in all Capital Investments projects in the factory that involves the E&A area, ensuring that the technical solution follows corporate and market standards and is delivered with the expected quality and budget. Assist with planning the annual maintenance and repair budget while assisting in the preparation of the annual investment budget and maintaining M&R budget.
• Supervise contractors as assigned by Factory Engineer.
• Responsible for reviewing and evaluating personnel concerning performance, safety, and training.

SUPERVISION GIVEN: 15 Maintenance Mechanics: Assist mechanics in problem solving.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3- 5years' experience with Automation and / or MES engineer with Electrical experience (as Project Engineer, Project Manager or Factory MES-E&A Engineer)
• Experience in managing/direct supervision of technical teams, contractors or other 3rd parties
• Experience in delivering technical training
• Experience in Project Management, including participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team and participation in the start-up of technical equipment(s) and/or production line(s)

SKILLS:

• Strong technical and managerial skills.
• In-depth knowledge of automation systems and equipment (HMI - Human-Machine Interface, PLC - Programmable Logic Controller, Industrial networks, etc.). Preference for Rockwell and Wonderwaresystems.
• Good knowledge of electrical distribution systems (low, medium and high voltage installations). General knowledge of local electrical codes and standards
• Knowledge of Digital technologies implementation (e.g. Vision Systems, Data Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, etc.) and MES Deployment
• Knowledge of food processing operations and technology, food safety and hygienic engineering

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

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