Automation Warehouse Shift Lead

Symbotic; East Manchester Township (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Shift Manager to lead the Operations team in safety, quality, and maintenance. You will manage a mixed group of hourly and salaried staff, ensure SOP adherence, and drive performance improvements across the automation system.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, coaching, KPI monitoring, and regular communication with the customer and headquarters. A degree in logistics or related field and at least 1 year of management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial automation.
• 1 year experience in management, supervising hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual presentation skills.
• Knowledge of automation, warehousing, and business processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of hourly and salaried staff to meet safety and performance goals.
• Staff and schedule to cover customer operations and shift needs.
• Execute SOPs to drive performance and adjust to changing conditions.
• Develop and document processes, standards, and procedures for issue resolution.
• Train, evaluate, and motivate employees; conduct reviews and provide feedback.
• Communicate with customer management and Symbotic HQ; report KPI trends.
• Investigate accidents per company guidelines and determine root causes.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Automation knowledge

Documentation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Industrial Automation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Shift Manager to lead the Operations team in safety, quality, and maintenance. You will manage a mixed group of hourly and salaried staff, ensure SOP adherence, and drive performance improvements across the automation system.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, coaching, KPI monitoring, and regular communication with the customer and headquarters. A degree in logistics or related field and at least 1 year of management experience are required.