Technical Automation Systems Manager, Field-based (Midwest)

Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 330 million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely.

As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as 'pooling'. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries.

The Group employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit .

TECHNICAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER, FIELD-BASED (MIDWEST)

• THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN THE MIDWESTERN U.S. FOR REGIONAL TRAVEL

POSITION PURPOSE
Support automation runoff and ensure successful transfer of plant automation from engineering commissioning to operational ownership. Ensure strong technical systems processes and programs are established, in both CHEP services and 3rd party management groups, to ensure ongoing excellence without deterioration.

Manage adherence to CHEP's engineering standards, and support revision to standards. Ensure service centers have the correct skills and systems to allow efficient operation & maintenance of equipment. Lead the deployment of measurement systems for the tracking and continuous improvement of equipment and operational performance.

MAJOR / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
??? Ensure automation projects meet initial production ramp schedules and achieve budgeted performance objectives.
??? Provide technical leadership for process optimization in controls (PLCs), networking, electrical and mechanical standards.
??? Ensure Risk Assessment programs are established, and pedestrian segregation assessments are conducted prior to installation.
??? Support Process Engineering in the development and execution of Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects.
??? Support pre-installation site assessments and conduct technical skills assessment at sites prior to equipment installation.
??? Ensure training program is provided and executed for the development of site leadership, production operatives, and maintenance staff.
??? Support Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification to ensure smooth transition from Engineering installation to Operational ownership.
??? Support deployment of preventive & predictive maintenance and spare parts systems.
??? Lead programs to monitor and improve PPH, Process Reliability, MTBF and MTTR on equipment across the network.
??? Lead the implementation of a Quality Operating System (QOS) to ensure key actions are assigned to drive performance optimization.
??? Verify Daily Management System (DMS) is provided and utilized to drive continuous improvement of operational performance.
??? Provide site technical support immediately following installation.

TRAVEL
??? 50% regional travel to Midwest plants

MEASURES
??? Delivery of projects in accordance with Automation Road Map
??? Achievement of budgeted savings and capacity expansion
??? Overall Equipment Effectiveness & Reliability performance

KEY CONTACTS
??? Process Engineering, Plant Operations leadership & floor staff, ADI & FMS Teams, CHEP Services, Maintenance Teams

External:
??? 3rd Party Management Groups
??? Contractors - Fabrication & Integration
??? Suppliers - Equipment, PLC, and Network

QUALIFICATIONS
??? BS in technical discipline

Desirable Qualifications:
??? BS Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

EXPERIENCE
??? 5 years in an automation environment with proven skills in PLC and controls equipment.
??? Plant floor leadership
??? Extensive experience of working in a health and safety conscious environment

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
??? Excellent interpersonal skills
??? Proficient IT & PLC skills
??? Project Management skills
??? Allen-Bradley ControlLogix control systems
??? Yaskawa robotic automation systems

LANGUAGES
English
Desirable: Spanish

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