Controls Manager

Overview

Elite Line Services is a major single source maintenance solution in the industry with the band width to service all of your equipment maintenance needs. We maintain all original equipment manufacturers for material handling equipment, BHS, PBB, Facilities, GSE and vehicles. Our hybrid programs efficiently cross utilize technicians between equipment types to provide seamless coverage that protects the best interest of our customers. Whether this is getting full warranty value for new parts and systems or applying experienced and specialized technical support for mature equipment needs, ELS has you covered.

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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controls Manager is responsible for the overall management of automation and controls systems managed by ELS for the Amazon client.  This role supervises Controls Engineers assigned to specific specialties within the buildings supported in the Amazon Fulfillment Network.  The role is indirectly responsible for the growth and development of site based controls personnel such as the Controls Systems Technicians and Controls Systems Leads and directly responsible for the regional Controls Engineers in the ELS Network.  Specific responsibilities include driving the safety culture, control systems maintenance/optimization, quality assurance oversight, employee assessment/development, staffing, budget oversight, cost containment and reduction, short/long range planning, problem solving, and new product/service delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture through appropriate employee engagement across full span of control
• Drive utilization of the appropriate aspects of the safety program to include floor engagement processes
• Provide mentoring, coaching and development of controls engineers
• Provide assistance to Maintenance Managers in developing their controls teams
• Develop SME program for controls systems and deploy resources to support new site launch
• Cascade company goals and drive ownership as well as providing regular feedback through 1:1 meetings
• Drive a continuous improvement culture amongst the controls organization to include following the proper change management procedures laid out by the client (Amazon)
• Provide input into Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly business review documents
• Manage projects across the entire account as needed
• Manage client relationship through regular interaction with key personnel at building management and regional management levels
• Develop and maintain high severity downtime event controls support structure by leveraging SMEs and controls engineers
• Responsible for other duties as assigned based on business need
• Coordinate activities throughout customer/client portfolio to ensure effective, efficient performance in all assigned activities. Assist in the development of long-range planning in support of the customer/client and the company s goals and objectives.
• Communications with all team members to support the development of short and long-range planning in support of the company s goals and objectives

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with at least one life-cycle of control system 3D experience (Design, Development and Deployment) utilizing Allen Bradley PAC processor family
• Experience with life-cycle embedded systems development including hardware (circuit and logic designs), software (embedded operating systems and driver programming), testing and implementation
• Working experience using C/C , VS.Net and SQL database (SQL Server, MySQL, SyBase) or other relevant programming experience is required
• Ability to travel to various North American fulfillment centers up to 70% of the time
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Organizational skills and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to ensure team members perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
• Ability to maintain positive customer and employee relations
• Remain knowledgeable in new product/service delivery and communicates same to site management for use/implementation on site
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Establish and maintain the respect and confidence of clients and ELS employees

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough understanding of Rockwell automation solution architecture, including:
• Proven working experience in Allen Bradley (A&B) PAC ladder logic code development and troubleshooting using RSLogix 5000 software
• Proven device level knowledge on A&B CompactLogix and ControlLogix processors, input/output modules, and EtherNet module
• Working experience with Rockwell RSView and ICONICS is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of WMS/WCS API design methodology and Windows SQL Server based 2.5-tier client/server solution architecture
• Working experience using QNX/Linux platforms is a plus
• Strong knowledge in project development methodology, clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle daily activities in a dynamic environment and drive deliverables

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Computer Skills:

Basic Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office to include Word, Excel and Power Point

Preferred Requirements:

• None

Other Requirements:

Basic Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks and promoting a safe work environment at all times.

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