Fulfillment Automation & Launch Manager

Alo; North East (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alo seeks an Engineering Manager for the DC fulfillment center in the North East region to lead engineering and automation efforts, ensuring safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement. This role partners with Operations, IT, Facilities, and Maintenance to maximize uptime, optimize throughput, and drive cost-effective performance across equipment and processes.

The candidate delivers hands-on leadership for automation systems, preventive maintenance, and capital projects while fostering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering or maintenance leadership experience in fulfillment, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
• Experience managing automation systems and material handling equipment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience with CMMS and WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering, automation, and technical support functions within the fulfillment center.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for automated material handling equipment and facility systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, equipment uptime, productivity, safety, cost reduction, quality improvement.
• Manage automation systems including conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, scanners, and warehouse control systems.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to equipment reliability, downtime, preventive maintenance completion, and operational efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for major equipment failures and operational disruptions.
• Partner with Operations leadership to support daily execution and peak planning activities.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage engineering and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for engineering operations.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and manage engineering and technical team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

PLCs

Industrial automation

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

WMS/CMMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

WMS

Job description

Alo seeks an Engineering Manager for the DC fulfillment center in the North East region to lead engineering and automation efforts, ensuring safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement. This role partners with Operations, IT, Facilities, and Maintenance to maximize uptime, optimize throughput, and drive cost-effective performance across equipment and processes.

The candidate delivers hands-on leadership for automation systems, preventive maintenance, and capital projects while fostering