Controls Supervisor
Core
Oversees instrumentation, PLC/SCADA/DCS/QCS/VFD work, and the reliability of automated systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.
Role type
Controls Supervisor (hands-on IC with supervisory duties)
Builds
Automated control systems for personal care and household product manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing (Tissue/Paper) + Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (control systems)
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation, CMMS, electrical schematics, P&IDs, lockout/tagout, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
Paper manufacturing experience, VFDs, motion control, robotics, OT cybersecurity, project management, ISA/NICET certifications
Technologies
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Emerson, Honeywell, PCS7, Step 7, Davinci, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, CMMS (INFOR, MP3, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)
Responsibilities
Supervise controls technicians and contractors; schedule controls maintenance; manage backlog via CMMS; lead troubleshooting of production downtime; review and approve control logic changes; coordinate with production/engineering/vendors; maintain documentation; enforce safety procedures; support capital projects; track KPIs.
Seniority
Mid-level Supervisor (5+ years experience, 2+ years in lead role)