Prog Mgr Automation and Engineering CoE

Job Description

Supports the implementation of projects with high automation equipment complexity for both new and existing sites. Provides subject matter expertise on automation physical layout, controls function, software function, and host interfaces. Provides support for existing sites and systems as problems occur or changes are requested to existing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides equipment and process engineering expertise at new or existing distribution centers where automated material handling equipment from one or more vendors is being implemented.
• Leads or co-leads work streams related to the deployment of highly automated material handling systems.
• Manages the automated equipment vendors to ensure that equipment and software meet the required schedule, functionality, rate, and quality in the as contracted requirements.
• Leads automated equipment testing across multiple project phases.
• Areas of responsibility include: data analysis, equipment cost estimating, equipment layout, equipment evaluation, vendor management, project management, equipment punch-listing, warehouse control system software integration and testing, equipment flow control design, equipment functionality and rate testing, operations start up training, query and report development.
• Supports the distribution center operations team in learning and optimizing the use of the automated equipment.
• Stays up to date on new distribution equipment technologies and best practices across sectors.
• Develop process and equipment solution options to meet customer requirements, improve productivity, reduce cycle time, decrease cost.
• Operates in matrix environment and is an effective partner with numerous other functional groups to deliver results to the customer.
• Maintains key stakeholder alignment through use of strong Project Management and Communication skills.
• Trains site engineering and maintenance team to become experts on the installed equipment.
• Develops engineering talent on the automation engineering team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in relevant equipment implementation required
• 2+ years of project management experience required
• 2+ years of managing engineering direct reports preferred
• Prior experience implementing automated unit / case handling equipment required
• Data analysis using excel, access, SQL, power BI required
• MOST / MTM labor modeling preferred
• PLC equipment control preferred
• CAD for equipment layout required
• Excellent verbal and written communication required
• Project management required
• Warehouse control systems (WCS) required
• Warehouse management systems (WMS) preferred
• Leadership and mentoring of a team preferred
• Barcoding preferred
• Great organizational skills preferred
• Experience with new distribution center start-ups required

Qualifications

The organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. They offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays. The organization is an equal opportunity employer.