Automation Technician Supervisor

Overview

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The Automation Equipment Maintenance Supervisor coordinates with the Team Lead in supporting and optimizing mail order pharmacy throughput and minimizing downtime through the scheduling and completion of routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and process improvement strategies. The Supervisor is also responsible for the completion of planned maintenance for the department and automation equipment readiness.

Primary Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on position that requires strong debugging and troubleshooting skills within Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic and PLCs
• Identify training needs and tracks OJT to ensure craftsmen base is maintained and improving
• Install, setup, troubleshoot, and maintain various mail order pharmacy equipment and prototyping / testing new improvement projects
• Ability to troubleshoot / repair / replace faulty electrical components such as : Motors, relays, switches, servos, VFD, and other sensing devices
• Effectively maintain programming, troubleshoot, determine root causes of failure and perform corrective actions
• Responsible to maintain and repair all of the automation dispensing equipment to operate at optimum throughput and minimum downtime
• In charge of the implementation and optimization of Preventative / Predictive / Corrective maintenance program
• Create new PM procedure / checklist / SOP and training documents for all automation dispensing equipment
• Maintain and track records on all PMs and maintenance work orders
• Ensure to maintain adequate inventories of spare parts, tools and supplies to support production equipment
• Direct daily maintenance activities, establish work schedules and provide proper training to Automation Equipment Maintenance personnel
• Responsible for the man-hour efficiency of the direct reports through their assignment and completion of all planned and unplanned maintenance to Mail Order Pharmacy equipment
• Responsible for ensuring all Automation personnel have properly recorded completed work order and parts used within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Provide support to the Automation team in finding solutions to complex problems
• Work with Engineering and production Leadership in prioritizing maintenance activities and improvement / enhancement projects to minimal impact production goals
• Metric to measure equipment performance, provide action plan to maintain minimal downtime
• Develop goals and set performance expectation for Automation Equipment Maintenance team
• High proficiency with problem solving and communication skills
• Competency in supervisory activities which require conflict management, developing subordinates, directing subordinates, managing and measuring performance, motivating, and building team spirit and moral
• Work in collaboration with engineering and production leadership on all equipment related issues
• Report to upper management on equipment condition and status per down call protocol
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

Note

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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