Manufacturing Programs Manager - Automation & Integration
HybridNashville, Tennessee, United States or El Paso, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the portfolio of automation and integration programs supporting AGV/AMR deployment, robotics, and smart factory initiatives across fab, weld, paint, and assembly operations. Establish standards for controls architecture, cybersecurity, and validation criteria while managing vendor selection, procurement, and commissioning of automation equipment. Oversee integration of PLCs, SCADA, and robotics with IT infrastructure to enable real-time scheduling and inventory management, and define smart factory roadmaps connecting production data to cloud platforms. Define and track KPIs for equipment uptime, cycle time reduction, and ROI, providing regular executive-level reporting on program roadmap and financial impact. Lead a team of automation project managers and controls engineers, driving structured decision-making for technology evaluation and supporting Lean initiatives through real-time production data and change management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing, computer science, controls engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, automation engineering, controls integration, or related field
- Significant experience with manufacturing automation systems (AGVs, AMRs, robotics, conveyors, PLCs, SCADA, HMI) and their integration into production environments
- Demonstrated experience with ERP, MES, WMS, or similar enterprise systems integration in manufacturing
- Proven track record leading cross-functional programs that span automation deployment, controls integration, and IT/OT convergence
- Valid driver's license (implied by travel requirement and vehicle use for vendor selection)
- Ability to pass a background and drug test
- Legal authorization to work in the US (implied by E-Verify participation and Right to Work poster)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
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