Mgr Automation Maint Eng

geodi; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Mental health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

On-call support and 24/7 environment

Job summary

GEODIS in the United States is seeking a Manager Automation Maintenance Engineering to lead the maintenance of vendor-supplied material handling systems at a distribution facility. You will supervise technicians, perform regular maintenance on conveyors and related equipment, troubleshoot PLCs and control devices, and ensure safety and performance standards are met.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic 3PL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field as listed above.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or training.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with presentation skills.
• 3PL warehousing or fulfillment experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with safety circuits and warehouse control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages the industrial maintenance technician team and ensures timely, safe project completion.
• Supervises and performs service and routine maintenance on conveyors and related equipment.
• Tests and troubleshoots equipment including conveyors, E-sop circuits, and PLC inputs/outputs.
• Replaces control devices as needed and sets up metalworking tools.
• Maintains maintenance records and safety compliance.
• Generates daily/weekly performance logs; communicates with clients and leadership.
• Leads a team effectively and builds relationships with staff and customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Manhattan WMS

Red Prairie WMS

Synapse

Pyramid Director

DCMS

Dematic IQ

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $110,000 USD to $143,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Mgr Automation Maint Eng

The Manager Automation Maintenance Engineering is responsible for the maintenance and support of vendor supplied material handling systems. Interacts with operations and system integrator partners to ensure proper system and mechanical maintenance is performed and system is operating optimally.

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world\'s top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Manages the industrial maintenance technician team and ensures the timely and effective completion of projects in safe manner
• Supervises and performs service and regular preventative maintenance work on conveyor systems including fabricating, installing and repairing conveyor systems as planned while keeping appropriate maintenance records
• Tests and troubleshoots problems with equipment, conveyors, v-belt transfers, Bombay unit sortation system, carton erectors, banding machines, MCC cabinets, stretch wrappers, vision systems, scanners, printers, facility systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators), forklifts, and other automated operations within the distribution facility
• Repairs or replaces control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed
• Sets up and operates welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, and other metal working equipment as necessary
• Troubleshoots micro controllers and identifies correct input and output points on the PLC controller as well as matches the electrical drawing address with the machine schematic
• Evaluates equipment, and detects and reports defective material, improper operations and unusual conditions
• Performs routine safety evaluations and ensures adherence to all safety rules and regulations; maintains the work area in a neat and orderly condition
• Sets, monitors and logs performance and submits daily/weekly reports; communicates effectively with client and executive leadership

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent analytical / problem solving capabilities and presentation skills required
• 3PL warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience preferred
• Varied industrial or distribution background is a plus; key industries include food and beverage, retail and apparel, FMCG, healthcare, and automotive
• PC literate with proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, and AutoCAD
• Have a good working knowledge of safety circuits, relays, interlocks and E-sop circuits
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems such as Manhattan, Red Prairie, Synapse
• Working knowledge of WCS systems such as Pyramid Director, Exacta, DCMS, Dematic IQ, and custom-written WCS
• Able to lead a team effectively and build strong relationships with employees, customers and other department managers
• Strong written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, metric-driven environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to support a 24/7 environment and provide on-call coverage after normal business hours and on weekends

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

Join our Team!

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