Emerging Project Manager: Automation & Logistics

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to develop hands-on capability across planning, execution, commissioning and financial delivery for material handling automation projects. Travel-intensive field assignments will build skills toward independent PM responsibilities within 12–24 months.

Under mentoring, you will work with conveyors, sortation, robotics, AS/RS, controls, software and warehouse tech, with exposure to multiple project types and startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering strongly preferred; related fields may be considered with relevant background.
• 0-3 years of project coordination or automation experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling and closeout of automation projects.
• Coordinate across engineering, software, operations and procurement teams.
• Track milestones, risks and change requests.
• Assist with project controls, safety compliance and reporting.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

CAPM certification or PMP interest

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to develop hands-on capability across planning, execution, commissioning and financial delivery for material handling automation projects. Travel-intensive field assignments will build skills toward independent PM responsibilities within 12–24 months.

Under mentoring, you will work with conveyors, sortation, robotics, AS/RS, controls, software and warehouse tech, with exposure to multiple project types and startup