Automation Engineering Manager

1 day ago

HANOVER WI United States Manpower Engineering Full time
Automation Engineering Manager

On behalf of our client, a leading company in industrial automation, we're seeking a dynamic Automation Engineering Manager to lead operations for their automation division, ensuring continuous improvement in safety, quality, profitability, and employee development. This role requires a strong leader capable of driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth, while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

About the Company:
Our client is a trailblazer in industrial automation, offering cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. Known for their exceptional customer service, they take pride in creating high-value solutions for their clients. As a 100% employee-owned company, they foster an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative work environment that emphasizes professional growth, leadership, and integrity. As an employer of choice, the company offers a culture of ownership, professional development, and long-term growth opportunities.

Why Join Our Client?
As an employee-owned company, they offer a unique culture that fosters accountability, innovation, and professional growth. By joining this team, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented group, influence strategic decisions, and contribute directly to the company's success. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions are valued.

Snapshot of Who We're Looking For:
Leadership and Management Expertise:
  • Proven experience leading and developing cross-functional teams is crucial. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership/management experience in a relevant industry, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and foster a high-performing team culture.
  • Must possess exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization, internally and externally, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years in leadership or management roles.
  • At least 5 years of experience in project management, ideally in automation or related industries.
  • 10+ years of experience in automation, controls, or engineering preferred.
  • Experience with SCADA, HMI, PLC, motion control, networking, and industrial safety systems.
  • Knowledge of NEC, UL, and regional/international code requirements is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard technologies like Rockwell, Siemens, and Ignition.
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Skills:
  • Strong ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams.
  • Expertise in implementing strategic initiatives that drive operational efficiency and growth.
  • Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and operational planning.
  • Proficient in creating sales and marketing strategies for automation offerings.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong technical aptitude, with hands-on knowledge of CAD, PLC controls, and computerized control systems.
Key Performance Objectives (KPOs):
  • Enhance Operational Efficiency Across Automation Divisions
    Within the first 12 months, assess current processes in the design engineering, customer service, CAD, and panel shop functions. Implement streamlined standard operating procedures (SOPs) to drive efficiency, reducing downtime and operational bottlenecks by at least 15%.
  • Drive Talent Development and Team Performance
    Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the automation team within the first 6 months. Develop and execute a tailored talent development plan to enhance team productivity and retention, ensuring a minimum of 10% improvement in key performance metrics and increasing employee satisfaction through professional growth initiatives.
  • Deliver Projects on Time and Within Budget
    Oversee the automation portfolio to ensure consistent delivery of projects with at least 95% on-time completion and within the agreed budget and scope. Use KPIs to monitor quality, schedule adherence, and labor productivity, actively mitigating risks and resolving issues to maintain client satisfaction and profitability.
  • Develop and Execute Automation Sales Strategy
    Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to create a market-relevant sales and marketing strategy that enhances the automation division's market presence. Within 12 months, contribute to a 20% increase in sales growth by introducing new technology offerings and expanding relationships with key stakeholders, including clients and vendors.
  • Foster a Culture of Collaboration
    Establish strong working relationships with other divisions and external partners to promote cross-functional collaboration. Act as the primary point of contact for automation projects, ensuring alignment between divisions and driving a unified approach to achieving company goals of safety, quality, and profitability.
  • Lead Strategic Planning and Budgeting
    Lead the annual operational planning and budgeting for the automation division. Within 9 months, deliver a comprehensive strategy that aligns with company goals, ensuring that automation operations contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the business.
  • Enhance Automation Technology Offerings
    Identify and implement cutting-edge automation technologies and services that align with market trends. Over the next 12 months, lead the integration of new technologies that enhance the company's competitive edge, targeting a 10% increase in efficiency across automation processes.
Please note all resumes and candidate information submitted are kept in the strictest confidence. No resume will be released without the candidate's prior permission.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Manpower Engineering
ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower Engineering, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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