Automation Supervisor, Manufacturing / Automation ...

Immigration sponsorship is not available in this role  

About the Team:  

Walmart is opening its third owned and operated milk processing facility in Robinson, Texas, scheduled to begin operations in 2026. The state-of-the-art facility will process and bottle a variety of milk options including Gallon, Half Gallon, Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim, and 1% Chocolate Milk for Walmart's Great Value and Sam's Club's Member's Mark brands. This new facility represents Walmart's commitment to building a more resilient and transparent supply chain, sourcing high-quality milk primarily from Texas dairy farmers to serve more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and parts of Arkansas and Mississippi. 

What you’ll do:  

• Completes work assignments by utilizing resources, collaborating with stakeholders, identifying priorities, communicating progress, determining improvement opportunities, and adapting to difficulties and feedback 

• Programs and troubleshoots automated control systems like integration, electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, pneumatic-hydraulic controls, touch panels, programmable logic controls, and human machine interface 

• Utilizes one-line and electrical schematic designs, electrical equipment controls, instrumentations, and configurations (for example, pump/Variable Frequency Drive, Allen Bradley, Factory Talk, Siemens, B&R brand controllers and systems)  

• Provides on-call remote and on-site technical support for automation equipment and trains associates on operation and repair 

• Manages daily operations of automation systems by performing routine maintenance, upgrading and replacing components and control systems, continuously monitoring processes, and correcting malfunctions 

• Completes work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures 

• Supports plant operation quality and continuous improvement programs like Break Down Analysis and Break Down Deployments 

What you’ll bring: 

• 3+ year's experience in maintenance or control automation 

• 2+ years’ experience Allen Bradley, Rockwell, or Siemens PLC programming 

• 2+ years’ experience with SCADA/HMI 

• 2+ years' experience supervising employees in industrial maintenance (for example, welding, refrigeration, electrical, electronics)  

• CMMS experience 

• Nice to have: Bachelor's Degree or professional certification in engineering, technology, or related field 

• Nice to have: Kuka or Fanuc Robotics experience 

• Nice to have: Networking experience (for example: switches, routers, etc) 

• Nice to have: SAP experience   

Work hours: 

During the facility building construction phase, the regular work hours will be Monday- Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm; post start-up, the regular work hours will be Sunday- Wednesday 5:00am- 3:30pm. Once the facility is running at full capacity, the regular work hours will be Sunday- Wednesday 12:00pm- 10:30pm. This role requires schedule flexibility to support team and operational needs. We value adaptability and a willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.  

Benefits:  

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.  

Equal Opportunity Employer:  

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.