Activation Engineer, Supply Chain

NAPA Auto Parts; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts in Woodbury, MN seeks an Activation Engineer to serve as the local engineering and technical expert at new building sites, driving activation from the ground up and delivering projects on time and within budget.

This on-site role reports to the Activation Engineering Director and provides technical guidance to project teams, vendors and contractors while applying supply chain automation to ensure successful facility launches, with focus on safety, quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Interest in supply chain automation technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Supply Chain or Logistics Internship/Coop preferred
• Excellent problem-solving and communication.
• Ability to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Lead activation of new buildings from ground up to completion.
• Provide technical oversight, leadership, and commissioning support for projects.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to coordinate activities and timelines.
• Provide permitting support and on-time building launch.
• Serve as local engineering expert on-site for project teams and contractors.
• Address engineering challenges and implement solutions to ensure activation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Mgmt or related field

Job description

Woodbury, MN, USA

Full time

R26_0000023432

Job Summary

The Activation Engineer will serve as the local engineering and technical expert at NAPA's new building sites, working closely with the Sr. Engineering Project Manager to ensure the successful activation of facilities from the ground up. This role is crucial in delivering projects on time, within budget, and in full, while leveraging expertise in supply chain automation technologies

The Activation Engineer will be the on-site resource responsible for overseeing the activation of new buildings, providing technical guidance and support throughout the process. Reporting to the Activation Engineering Director, this role will be the primary on-site technical resource, ensuring that all engineering and operational requirements are met for successful project launches

Responsibilities

Greenfield Project Activation:

• Lead the activation of new buildings from the ground up to completion, ensuring all engineering and technical aspects are executed effectively.
• Provide technical oversight, CFT leadership, and commissioning support for all engineering projects aimed at increasing capacity, throughput, and productivity through technology
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to coordinate project activities and timelines, ensuring alignment with overall project goals
• Provide permitting support & ensuring on time building launch

Technical Engineering Expertise:

• Serve as the local engineering and technical expert on-site, providing guidance and support to project teams and contractors.
• Address engineering challenges and implement solutions to ensure successful project execution and activation

Technology Implementation:

• Utilize expertise in supply chain automation technologies to ensure the effective integration and operation of systems within new buildings.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to ensure that all automation systems are installed and activated according to specifications

Project Management Support:

• Support the Sr. Engineering Project Manager in tracking project progress, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that all aspects of the project are on schedule and within allocated resources.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Mgmt or a related field.
• Passion for understanding of supply chain automation technologies and their implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Supply Chain or Logistics Internship/Coop preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as needed to support project activation activities on-site

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Work performed in warehouse and construction environments.
• Ability to travel as needed from site to site, up to 80%.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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