[Hiring] Automation Engineering Manager @Scotts Miracle-Gro

Role Description

We are looking for an Automation Engineering Manager who will join our Supply Chain Engineering team remotely. This position can be based remotely anywhere in North America.

This is a corporate-level, high visibility engineering role responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing automation/controls projects. This role will not have the time to write code.

The incumbent will perform a combination of Work from Home and travel to Scotts Miracle-Gro manufacturing sites. There are approximately 50 sites across the US and Canada. The Automation Engineering Manager is responsible for:

• Building the strategy, identifying opportunities to improve production/quality/safety, communicating the vision, and leading the implementation of advanced automation.
• Being the subject matter expert for automation and working with stakeholders across the organization to understand the needs of initiatives that involve automation.
• Leading multiple paths of automation: Planning, setting goals, and executing for both individual projects and the wider strategy and roadmap for automation.
• Managing multiple simultaneous projects from business case development through successful startup by developing contractors, vendors, and internal resources.
• Consulting with engineering teams at the local/manufacturing site level as they conduct locally-led automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, engineering or related technical field recommended. A high level of experience may be substituted for education if the experience is directly related to the role.
• Understanding of automation concepts in a manufacturing environment.
• Industrial Robotics (Fanuc preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience preferred, with an emphasis on subject matter expertise. A minimum of 4 years of deep experience in the core technical competencies is required.
• Knowledge of and experience with conceptualizing or designing automated solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough understanding of PLC and HMI technologies as well as power distribution (<=480V), VFD and Servo motion, various forms of control I/O and industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, RS-485).
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships across a network of sites and corporate support functions.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communications, organization, resource management, and technology utilization skills.
• Strong business acumen, with a solid record of leading change and delivering results.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with identifying automation opportunities through Gemba walks, team discussions, and data collection to build business cases.
• Experience with replacing legacy automation hardware with modern versions.
• Understanding of PLC/HMI/SCADA programming.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple projects in a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to handle changing priorities while maintaining a sense of urgency.

Benefits

• Live Total Health program with options for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• 401K match (up to 7.5%).
• 15% discount on company stock.
• Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
• Opportunities for community service and volunteerism.