Warehouse Automation Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Automation Manager with exceptional skills who is ready to be a game changer for our growing business. If you have robotic automation experience in a large 3PL distribution environment, this could be just the career move you have been looking for. Consider joining us as an original leadership team member in Locust Grove, Georgia!

Your Role

You will be responsible for owning Warehouse Automation and management of complex operations, including those with hyper-automation systems. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will have dotted-line control of site-based production systems and automation engineering.

Your Responsibilities

• You will be the core leader of the site engineering team
• Provide front-facing representation for the company and customer
• Coordinate site industrial engineering and automation engineering projects; synchronize the two functions for efficient singular output and productive operation
• Work directly with the Continuous Improvement team for enhancements
• Perform regular analysis of automation systems to assess overall health and performance
• Work with local maintenance and vendors for the remediation of issues
• Create, deliver, and train the site operations team on SOPs related to automation
• You will have direct responsibility for the day-to-day health automation including coordination with 3rd party vendors
• Create and present related internal and external reports

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years’ experience as a software or controls Engineer for heavily automated warehouses involving conveyors, AMRs, AGVs, ASRS, etc.
• Sound application knowledge of automated material handling equipment such as AS/RS, pallet and case conveyors, sorters, AGVs, monorails, etc.
• Solid understanding of the project life cycle for automated material handling systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Minitab and analytical skills with system diagnostics and continuous improvement
• Experience working with simulation technologies such as AutoMOD, Demo3D, Arena, Simul8, etc.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
• PMP certification is a plus
• CAD software experience preferred

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite