Automation Team Lead

The role

Lead a team of automation technicians and contractors. You will oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of automated systems, lead automation projects, and support new machine integration.

What you will do

• Uphold Riverside Natural Foods' Core Values and lead compliance with health, safety and food safety practices
• Supervise and manage breakdown calls for all Riverside facilities, escalating to outside resources if needed
• Ensure team and contractors follow maintenance processes and records
• Develop and manage the instrumentation calibration program, documented to BRC standard
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance for electrical panels
• Negotiate and update service provider contracts for high service at optimum cost
• Lead automation projects, keeping documentation complete and projects on time and on budget
• Take part in root cause analysis of complex or recurring automation failures
• Assign resources to CAPEX and CI projects, including SCADA, control network integration and commissioning
• Conduct performance reviews, set team goals, develop a skill matrix and training plan, and provide coaching

Required qualifications

• Completion of Control/Automation Engineering Technician program and certification or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation systems, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role
• In-depth knowledge and experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and motion control systems
• Proficiency reading electrical, P&ID and control network drawings
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and cross-functional leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with change management processes
• Time management and organizational skills

Nice to have

• Certified Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309D), or working toward one
• Knowledge and experience with Ignition SCADA

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program with Riverside covering the costs
• RRSP matching or 401k matching
• Eligibility for Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee-Led Resource Groups on mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Riverside University program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Open concept work environment

Before you apply

• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• This role is an existing vacancy

About the company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, B-Corp certified business that makes better-for-you snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. It has a goal to double its business by 2030.