Automation Engineering Manager – Warehouse & Logistics

Deutsche Post; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Discounted stock purchase

General Bonus Plan

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an Industrial Engineer Manager to drive automation and layout optimization across national distribution centers. You will lead design, testing, go-live and post go-live activities for automated material handling equipment including conveyors, sortation, and unit handling.

Strong collaboration with operations and IT is essential for success. The role requires expertise in equipment rates, WCS/WMS systems, and data analytics (Excel/SQL/Power BI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years engineering experience required.
• 1+ years experience in distribution, logistics and project management required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and capable of layout changes.
• Familiar with JDA flowcharts and productivity rate calculations.
• CI knowledge and waste identification experience.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience with MTM/MOST labor modeling.
• Ability to lead large-scale projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support automated material handling equipment implementation in distribution centers.
• Provide equipment layout and function expert advice to design and operations teams.
• Calculate equipment rates and target performance.
• Support warehouse control software design and testing.
• Educate operations on using new equipment.
• Perform data analysis of equipment rates and errors.
• Assist operations to implement equipment maintenance agreements.
• Develop productivity estimates for processes interfacing with equipment.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC control

CAD layout

Communication

Project management

WCS

WMS

Barcoding

Data analysis

Labor modeling

Organizational skills

Start-ups

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

JDA

Power BI

SQL

MS Access

Excel

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an Industrial Engineer Manager to drive automation and layout optimization across national distribution centers. You will lead design, testing, go-live and post go-live activities for automated material handling equipment including conveyors, sortation, and unit handling.

Strong collaboration with operations and IT is essential for success. The role requires expertise in equipment rates, WCS/WMS systems, and data analytics (Excel/SQL/Power BI).