Associate Automation Manager

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. This position is responsible for overseeing a team of automation engineers tasked with the deployment of scalable automated technology in alignment with organizational priorities. The focus area for this team is on the hardware, controls, and vision systems side of the automation deployment. This position is responsible for establishing objectives for the team to meet organizational goals around automation while coaching and developing associates to grow in automation skillsets. Associate Automation Manager will primarily own: Drive and assist in the development and implementation of automation departmental objectives. Manage department workload to ensure priorities are aligned with demands on the department. Attend Extended Automation Engineering staff meetings and report on performance and issues. Communicate with internal and external customers and ensure timely resolution of automation or related project issues affecting customer satisfaction. Project a helpful & confident attitude when dealing with customers, distributors, their associates, and related internal functional groups. Drive and lead continuous improvement actions by planning and implementing changes that meet or exceed corporate and departmental objectives. Be the owner and champion for excellent customer service for the team, use standard work approach to ensure consistent service and quality. Demonstrate the capability to convey technical information clearly and concisely, with careful consideration of the audience at all times. Promote great teamwork both within and outside the department. Use an appreciative enquiry approach to people and process improvements. Conduct departmental meetings that focus on building and maintaining good business relationships with associates, customers, distributors, and other cross‑functional internal areas. Aide in the development & evaluation of associates in regard to personal and professional growth. Create and maintain associate records, department metrics, and department reports in an accurate and timely manner. Respect the confidentiality of this information. Assess staffing requirements and departmental capabilities. Offer timely and appropriate recognition to individuals for their contribution toward meeting departmental objectives. Recommend and coordinate and at times manage departmental or special projects. As a leader, you are expected to know, enforce, and appropriately escape all Swagelok associate policies. Approximate # of direct reports (if applicable) - range of 7-15 direct reports consisting of automation engineers, manufacturing engineers and/or team leads as the group grows. Education and Work Experience Requirements Required: Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering. Other similar technical disciplines will be considered if they are supplemented with appropriate relevant experience, skills and competencies related to low‑level automation hardware and systems, and their application to business problems in ways that provide clear and sustainable value. Experience: 3+ years leading technical associates. Experience: 3+ years experience with industrial automation, robotics, controls, mechatronics, or operations technology. Skills/Knowledge: Strong leadership, communication, and strategic mindset are required competencies. Moderate understanding of automation, robotics, controls, and operational technology is required. Ability to communicate up to executive level on department performance, strategic objectives and proposals is required. Knowledge of product quality planning and inspection equipment is preferred. Preferred: Experience with product quality planning and/or inspection. Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements Working conditions are associated with normal office environment. Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.). Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings. Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed. Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required. Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards. Application Process Click "Apply Now" to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview. Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. #J-18808-Ljbffr