Controls and Automation Engineering Manager
Ann Arbor, MI - USA
Job Summary
The Controls & Automation Engineering Manager leads the strategy standards and implementation of critical process controls that keep Dominos Supply Chain Centers running safely reliably and efficiently. This role advances the controls automation and Operational Technology capabilities that support modern manufacturing improve asset performance and enable continued growth across the supply chain network.
Working closely with Operations Maintenance Finance Food Safety & Quality Information Technology and Engineering teams this leader helps shape and scale a practical OT and automation roadmap that improves uptime strengthens business continuity increases standardization and turns equipment data into actionable insight. This is an opportunity to build scalable technical standards develop a high-performing team partner with site leaders and deliver meaningful improvements in reliability safety and operational performance.
What Youll Do
Support the development and adoption of a network-wide controls and automation strategy that improves operational reliability efficiency safety and scalability.
Develop and maintain standards for PLCs HMIs industrial networks equipment controls data collection and OT infrastructure.
Lead coach and develop controls and automation team members while building a culture of ownership technical excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.
Partner with Supply Chain Center operations and maintenance teams to resolve complex downtime events improve troubleshooting capability and reduce recurring failures.
Establish practical governance for controls documentation software backups change management system access disaster recovery and incident response.
Collaborate with Engineering IT Operations Maintenance Quality Procurement Finance and vendor partners to deliver automation projects on time within budget and aligned with business priorities.
Support the development of multi-year controls and automation roadmaps for asset lifecycle planning capital investment equipment modernization and manufacturing resiliency.
Evaluate emerging technologies automation solutions system integrators and OEM capabilities to identify practical opportunities for standardization and value creation.
Create business cases and capital recommendations that balance risk reliability safety food safety capacity maintainability and financial return.
Improve visibility into equipment performance through data acquisition dashboards reporting and actionable manufacturing insights.
Support consistent execution of automation projects commissioning startup training handoff and long-term support models across the Supply Chain Center network.
Measure success through improved uptime reduced unplanned downtime stronger troubleshooting capability better data quality improved business continuity and consistent adoption of controls standards.
What Youll Bring
In addition to the technical and functional requirements of this role successful candidates demonstrate Dominos Hungry for MORE Ways of Working:
Be Curious
Seeks clarity asks thoughtful questions and uncovers root causes to solve problems effectively.
Actively pursues learning opportunities applies feedback and continuously develops new skills.
Connect the Dots
Uses information and insights to identify opportunities and drive informed decisions.
Builds strong partnerships across teams and considers the broader organizational impact of decisions.
Aim High
Sets ambitious goals challenges the status quo and focuses on work that drives meaningful business results.
Uses feedback and data to continuously improve performance and outcomes.
Shift Fast
Adapts quickly to changing priorities and business needs while maintaining focus on results.
Demonstrates resilience sound judgment and the ability to learn from setbacks.
Deliver More
Takes ownership executes with discipline and consistently produces measurable results.
Identifies opportunities to create additional value for customers team members and the business.
Leadership Expectations
Builds and develops high-performing teams aligned to Dominos Ways of Working.
Creates accountability fosters collaboration and delivers results through others.
Leads confidently through change while maintaining team engagement and performance.
Demonstrates enterprise thinking and drives cross-functional alignment to achieve business goals.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in controls automation electrical engineering computer science engineering or equivalent experience.
10 years of progressive experience in controls engineering automation manufacturing engineering maintenance reliability or related technical leadership roles.
Experience leading teams projects vendors or cross-functional initiatives in manufacturing distribution food production consumer packaged goods or automated production environments.
Strong working knowledge of PLCs HMIs SCADA industrial networks VFDs controls troubleshooting system integration and automation project execution.
Demonstrated ability to develop technical standards manage capital projects build business cases influence stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk SQL Power BI Kepware AutoCAD or related manufacturing technology platforms.
Additional Information :
Benefits:
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Medical Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
Childcare tuition discounts
No-cost fitness nutrition and wellness programs
Fertility benefits
Adoption assistance
401k matching contributions
15% off the purchase price of stock
Company bonus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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