Lead Automation Engineer: 24/7 Ops & Continuous Improvement

GXO Logistics, Inc (old); California; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc in California is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to own the performance of a Geek+ Goods-to-Person (GTP) automation system in a 24/7 distribution setting, focusing on layout, efficiency, and safety.

You will lead a 24/7 maintenance organization, drive continuous improvement with Geek+, and develop labor standards and business cases to deliver measurable operational and financial value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 production environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance, throughput, and reliability of a Geek+ Goods-to-Person (GTP) automation system in a 24/7 distribution environment.
• Lead and support a 24/7 maintenance organization, including training, uptime tracking, repair management, preventive maintenance planning, inventory, contractor coordination, and vendor support management.
• Partner with Geek+ to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives (order prioritization, grid zoning, and other system improvements).
• Serve as the primary customer-facing engineering representative, communicating downtime events and building business cases with value.
• Analyze inventory profiles and develop strategies to move high-velocity SKUs from automation when beneficial.
• Develop processes for high-value inventory with elevated shrink and liability exposure.
• Lead facility layout and material flow improvements to enhance safety, inventory control, and productivity.
• Drive 6S and operational excellence initiatives aligned with GXO standards.
• Conduct time studies, labor analyses, and productivity assessments to establish labor standards.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering experience in supply chain

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at workand the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

1 st Shift, Monday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

As the Senior Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for facility layout and design, manpower planning, project scheduling and management, and support for new business development. You will be challenged with finding ways to improve productivity, developing strategies to help people work smarter, developing work instructions and updating standard operating procedures. Become a part of our growing, dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.

Pay, benefits and more.

The annual salary range for this role is $115,000- $130,000/Year. GXO, in good faith, believes this is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This rate may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. You can apply for this role by clicking on the Apply now button at the bottom of this posting (or through the Employee Job Hub if you are a current GXO employee). Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Own the performance, throughput, and reliability of aGeek+ Goods-to-Person (GTP) automation system operating in a 24/7 distribution environment.
• Lead and support a 24/7 maintenance organization, including technician training, uptime tracking, repair management, preventative maintenance planning, spare parts inventory, contractor coordination, and vendor support management.
• Partner with Geek+ to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including order prioritization, task strategy optimization, bin error skip logic, grid zoning enhancements, and other system performance improvements.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing engineering representative, communicating downtime events, presenting improvement proposals, and building business cases that demonstrate operational and financial value.
• Analyze inventory profiles and develop strategies to move high-velocity SKUs out of the automation system when operationally advantageous through alternative storage, picking, and counting solutions.
• Develop processes and controls for specialized, high-value inventory with elevated shrink and liability exposure.
• Lead facility layout and material flow improvements between automation, consolidation, and packing operations to improve safety, inventory control, and productivity.
• Drive site-wide 6S and operational excellence initiatives aligned with GXO standards.
• Conduct detailed time studies, labor analyses, and productivity assessments to establish labor standards, improve efficiency, and support customer rate justifications.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on safety, quality, service, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 production environment

It’d be great if you also have:

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience
• Experience with warehouse automation systems, including Geek+, GTP, AMRs, ASRS, or similar technologies.
• Strong background in industrial engineering, facility design, labor management, and continuous improvement.
• Customer-facing experience with operational performance reviews, project proposals, and business case development.
• Lean Six Sigma, APICS, or related certifications preferred.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.