Automation General Manager
About the role
Symbotic is seeking an Automation General Manager to lead operations at one of our customer distribution center sites. The role involves driving operational excellence, building strong customer partnerships, and developing a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day automation operations and production management at the customer site.
- Conduct performance assessments, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Own the site operating plan and customer financial commitments and lead the team in executing against them.
- Monitor and report on operational performance to customers and internal cross-functional teams.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by maintaining quality standards and resolving issues promptly.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the site operations team by fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and continuous improvement.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and operational discipline across the site.
- Ensure full compliance with safety regulations, LOTO protocols, and company policies.
- Support team development through coaching, training, and hands-on leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, or Business Administration or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of functional management and direct supervisory experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct leadership within an operations environment.
- Experience in logistics, material management, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of operational metrics and performance management.
- Proven ability to drive change and implement process improvements.
- Budget preparation and financial management experience.
- Flexibility for overtime and travel as needed.
Qualifications
- Up to 10-15% of travel may be required; travel during onboarding/training will be up to 60%.
- Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
- The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.
- Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.
- Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
- Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches.
- Must be capable of standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Must be capable of occasionally and/or continuously feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
- Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
Skills
- Leadership and management skills.
- Operational excellence and process improvement expertise.
- Customer service and relationship management.
- Financial management and budgeting.
- Team development and mentoring.
- Operational compliance and safety protocols.
Benefits
Base range for this position in the posted location is $103,750.00 - $148,500.00. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.
Pay
The base range for this position in the posted location is $103,750.00 - $148,500.00. The actual salary offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Schedule
Up to 10-15% of travel may be required; travel during onboarding/training will be up to 60%. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.