Industrial Automation & Process Improvement Manager

Deutsche Post; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an Industrial Engineer Manager to support the integration of automated material handling equipment across distribution centers in the United States. You will design layouts, calculate rates, and collaborate with operations to ensure successful go-lives and post-go-live support.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, KPI awareness, and hands-on guidance for teams implementing WCS/WMS and automation technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years in Engineering required.
• 1+ years in distribution, logistics, project management required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and layout changes.
• Able to read a JDA flowchart and understand productivity rate calculations.
• Knowledge of site KPI's and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of automated material handling equipment in distribution centers.
• Provide equipment layout and function expert advice to design/ops teams.
• Calculate equipment rates and targeted performance.
• Support equipment punch listing and rate testing.
• Support warehouse control/execution system software design and testing.
• Educate operations on how to use new equipment.
• Perform data analysis of equipment rates and errors.
• Help implement equipment maintenance agreements.
• Develop productivity estimates for processes that interface with material handling equipment.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC control

CAD for layout

Data analysis

Project management

WCS

WMS

Barcoding

Excel

SQL

Power BI

MOST/MTM

Organizational skills

Start-ups

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

JDA flowchart

Layout analysis

Logistics software

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an Industrial Engineer Manager to support the integration of automated material handling equipment across distribution centers in the United States. You will design layouts, calculate rates, and collaborate with operations to ensure successful go-lives and post-go-live support.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, KPI awareness, and hands-on guidance for teams implementing WCS/WMS and automation technologies.