Automation & Control Manager

Location: Montreal, QC

Responsibilities

- Lead, coach and develop a team of five automation technicians to ensure a high level of performance and technical expertise.
- Define the team's priorities based on the plant's operational needs, projects and strategic objectives.
- Serve as the lead automation expert for all of the plant's control and automation systems.
- Actively participate in equipment programming, troubleshooting and start‑up when required.
- Ensure the reliability, availability and performance of automated systems to minimize production downtime.
- Develop and implement the plant’s automation strategy and roadmap.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
- Manage equipment automation and modernization projects, including planning and execution.
- Establish and maintain automation technical standards, procedures, documentation and best practices.
- Work closely with the operations, maintenance, engineering, quality and health & safety teams to achieve the plant's objectives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable machine safety standards, regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
- Supervise suppliers, integrators and external contractors involved in automation projects.
- Analyze operational data and the root causes of problems to identify and implement sustainable solutions.
- Develop the team's technical skills and ensure knowledge transfer and succession planning.
- Assess,



recommend and implement new automation technologies to improve the plant's competitiveness and performance.

Qualifications

- 4-7 years of experience in industrial automation.
- Diploma or attestation of collegial studies (DEC or AEC) in a field related to instrumentation and automation.
- Experience in troubleshooting and programming Allen‑Bradley PLCs and human‑machine interfaces (Control Logix).
- Good knowledge of network protocols such as DH+, Ethernet, fibre optics, etc.
- Good knowledge of AC and DC drives.
- Knowledge in SQL programming.
- Knowledge in vb.net and Vba programming.
- Functional bilingualism (French/English).
- Experience using MS Office tools.
- A university degree is an asset.

Compensation & Advantages

Salary: CAD $95,300.00 - $120,450.00 annually. Bonus based on performance and eligibility.

Benefits include: medical, dental, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including vacation and personal time), RRSP with company match, tuition reimbursement, employee and family assistance program, and coffee discount.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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📌 Directeur(rice), Automatisation et Contrôle | Manager, Automation & Control (Montreal)
🏢 Keurig Dr Pepper
📍 Montreal