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Job Title:Manufacturing Automation Manager (On-Site)
Location: On-site, Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Full-time, direct hire
Salary Range: $80,000 $120,000 annually, depending on experience
About the Role
A high-volume manufacturing organization is seeking an Automation Manager to support a planned, succession-focused leadership transition within its automation and controls function.
The Automation Manager will assume day-to-day leadership responsibility for the localautomation team while partnering closely withsenior automation leaders. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of the automation group within a fast-paced, technically advanced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong industrial automation and controls expertise, capable of leading teams through complex, high-pressure production scenarios while maintaining a strong people-first leadership approach.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support automation technicians.
Serve as the primary escalation point for automation and controls-related production issues.
Maintain operational continuity.
Support troubleshooting efforts in high-speed, continuous-motion manufacturing environments.
Reinforce preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automated equipment.
Partner with HR on performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning.
Advocate for automation team resources, staffing, and technical needs.
Oversee training, development, and technical skill progression of the automation team.
Support capital equipment installations alongside ongoing support of legacy automation platforms.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
QualificationsEducation
Bachelors preferred - No formal education requirement.
Experience
Minimum of 35years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience leading technical teams in high-output production settings.
Demonstrated success managing direct reports and multi-level team structures.
Technical Skills
Strong working knowledge of industrial automation and controls systems.
Hands-on understanding of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
Functional-level troubleshooting capability for automation systems.
Experience supporting both new capital equipment and legacy automation platforms.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance strategies in automated manufacturing.
Soft Skills
Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
Ability to manage conflict, de-escalate issues, and support team morale.
Comfortable making decisions and providing direction in high-pressure situations.
Organized, adaptable, and able to balance technical oversight with people leadership.
Note: This role does not require full-time PLC programming; however, technical credibility and hands-on capability are essential.
Why Join Us?
Planned succession hire with built-in mentorship and knowledge transfer
High-impact role within a fast-paced, technically advanced manufacturing operation
Strong emphasis on team development, stability, and long-term career growth
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 80000
Salary Max : $ 119998
Currency Type : USD
Manufacturing Automation Manager • Syracuse, New York, USA
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