Automation Controls Manager

Full-time | Facilities | Location - Olathe, KS, 66022

As an Automation Controls Manager you will be responsible for designing, developing, monitoring, maintaining, and supervising all aspects of electrical control systems and equipment in the Logistics environment. Responsible for installation, installation management, and technical support of our PLC based hardware and software.

You'll deliver short and long-term projects that support the business strategy. This will involve:

• Manage direct team through hiring, coaching and training fostering a team environment

• Responsible for the management and follow-up of all the automated systems within Logistics, in order to maintain continuous operation within the organization.

• Detect and analyze needs, problems, opportunities and/or defects related to automation, in order to optimize existing systems and suggesting new ones

• Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the automated systems

• Travel to Remote Branches for support

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

• Maintain and develop PLC /Automation professional knowledge and leadership skills

• Periodic performance of preventive maintenance for all systems

• Inspecting the automatic warehouse

• Carry out repairs with regard to the automated systems

• Troubleshooting/defects

• Manage the reserve warehouse

• Responsible for the management and follow-up of the incident system, in order to ensure the distribution of work assignments

• Coordinate internal resources, third parties/vendors, and all other stakeholders for effective execution of work and projects

• Carry out all work in a safe, neat, efficient and caring manner with respect for colleagues, goods and all materials, in order to contribute to good maintenance

• Perform risk management to minimize outage occurrences and length of outages

• Develop and monitor reports and KPI's to ensure primary responsibilities are met

We're looking for someone who can come up with simple solutions to complex problems. To join us you need:

• Must possess a minimum of 4 years Automation Controls experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a minimum of six years Electrical Engineering experience

• Demonstrates a high level of customer service with a focus on responding to requests and tasks in a quick, friendly and efficient manner

• Demonstrates dependability, initiative and motivation with a proven ability to perform tasks independently, accurately and efficiently

• Demonstrates intermediate proficiency in the use of Google Mail and Calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Demonstrates effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, divisions and locations

• Demonstrates proficient organizational, time management and follow up skills

• Must be team oriented and demonstrate a positive attitude

• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and proven experience and ability to maintain confidentiality

You'll be part of a people-centric culture, where your well-being matters. Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, plus unique benefits such as our onsite health clinic and our incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%. At our HQ, there's an on-site preschool, restaurant and where you can get active or enjoy our regular team get-togethers.

We also offer:

• Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses

TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and believe our differences make us stronger. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.