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In the rise to becoming a true technology leader, the brand is now consistently one of the top five companies in online transactions and 65% of our sales in the U.S. are taken through digital channels. The brand continues to ‘deliver the dream’ to local business owners, 90% of which started as delivery drivers and pizza makers in our stores. That’s just the tip of the iceberg…or as we might say, one “slice” of the pie! If this sounds like a brand you’d like to be a part of, consider joining our team!\n The Controls & Automation Engineering Manager leads the strategy, standards, and implementation of critical process controls that keep Domino's Supply Chain Centers running safely, reliably, and efficiently. 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