Automation & Innovation Leader

Ahold Delhaize Distribution & Transportation; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a visionary Director of Automation to lead transformation across our Distribution and Transportation organization. You will own the automation roadmap from strategy to execution and partner with senior leadership to drive innovation that improves efficiency and customer experience.

You will collaborate with IT, Operations, and Shared Services, build strong vendor partnerships, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable automation solutions while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in automation and technology leadership with cross‑functional project management.
• Experience in organizational change management and distribution/supply chain automation.
• Witron experience preferred.
• Travel 20–25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the automation vision and strategy across ADUSA.
• Drive innovation by prioritizing and deploying advanced automation technologies.
• Partner with IT, Operations, and Shared Services to integrate automation.
• Build partnerships with vendors and evaluate emerging solutions.
• Inspire teams and foster a culture of high performance.
• Deliver results aligning with strategic objectives and financial targets.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Change leader

Industry expertise

Exceptional communicator

Innovator

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Witron

Job description

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a visionary Director of Automation to lead transformation across our Distribution and Transportation organization. You will own the automation roadmap from strategy to execution and partner with senior leadership to drive innovation that improves efficiency and customer experience.

You will collaborate with IT, Operations, and Shared Services, build strong vendor partnerships, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable automation solutions while maintaining