Automation Program Manager (Entry Level) 1 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 5K3, Canada Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary The Automation Program Manager’s role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment.

Job Duties - Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment; - Implements new equipment in plant and co-ordinates activities with maintenance; - Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier’s timing requirements; - Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance; - Determines project specifications by preparing cost estimates; - Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells; - Identifies and reviews various sources for required equipment and determines criteria for which equipment is to be evaluated with input from a cross-functional team; - Confirms product performance by conducting capability tests/trials on prototype orders and time studies; - Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation designing,



cost-benefit analysis and maintenance; - Ensure procurement of equipment that matches the intended needs and savings; - Establishing and bring all equipment up to both mechanical and electrical standards.

Requirements - University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience - 1-2 years’ related experience in an automotive/manufacturing industry.

- Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing - Ability to multi-task and establish priorities - Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership - Able to create alternative solutions to problems - Excellent time management and project management skills - High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning - Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures - Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working workplace - Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing - Able to work well under pressure - Strong attention to detail - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, ...) and email - Proven ability to troubleshoot - Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.
- Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
- Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

Benefits - Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance - Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursementPaid holidays and vacation time Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Automation Program Manager (Entry Level) (Windsor)
🏢 Flex-N-Gate
📍 Windsor