Prog Mgr Automation and Engineering CoE

supply-chain; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Discounted Stock Purchase

General Bonus Plan

PTO policy

401K plan

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Program Manager for Automation and Engineering CoE to guide high‑complexity automation projects at distribution centers. You will oversee equipment layout, software interfaces, and testing, coordinating vendors and translating requirements into implementable solutions.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring while driving continuous improvement and productivity gains across sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equipment implementation and project leadership.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of managing engineering direct reports preferred.
• Experience with automated distribution equipment and WCS/WMS systems preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Access, SQL and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Provides equipment and process engineering expertise at distribution centers with automated material handling systems.
• Leads or co-leads work streams for deployment of highly automated systems.
• Manages vendors to ensure equipment meets schedule, functionality and quality.
• Leads automated equipment testing across project phases.
• Develops options to meet customer requirements and improve productivity.
• Trains site teams to operate and maintain installed equipment.
• Maintains stakeholder alignment through project management and communication.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Power BI

CAD

PLC

Job description

Program Manager Automation and Engineering CoE

Program Manager Automation and Engineering CoE role has a national salary range of $104,000- $198,000. DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities, we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

Job Description

Supports the implementation of projects with high automation equipment complexity for both new and existing sites. Provides subject matter expertise on automation physical layout, controls function, software function, and host interfaces. Provides support for existing sites and systems as problems occur or changes are requested to existing equipment. Typical projects include conveyors, case sorters, shuttle systems, unit sorting, print and apply, and warehouse control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides equipment and process engineering expertise at new or existing distribution centers where automated material handling equipment from one or more vendors is being implemented.
• Leads or co-leads work streams related to the deployment of highly automated material handling systems.
• Manages the automated equipment vendors to ensure that equipment and software meet the required schedule, functionality, rate, and quality in the as contracted requirements.
• Leads automated equipment testing across multiple project phases.
• Areas of responsibility include: data analysis, equipment cost estimating, equipment layout, equipment evaluation, vendor management, project management, equipment punch-listing, warehouse control system software integration and testing, equipment flow control design, equipment functionality and rate testing, operations start up training, query and report development.
• Supports the distribution center operations team in learning and optimizing the use of the automated equipment.
• Stays up to date on new distribution equipment technologies and best practices across sectors.
• Develop process and equipment solution options to meet customer requirements, improve productivity, reduce cycle time, decrease cost.
• Operates in matrix environment and is an effective partner with numerous other functional groups to deliver results to the customer.
• Maintains key stakeholder alignment through use of strong Project Management and Communication skills.
• Training site engineering and maintenance team to become experts on the installed equipment.
• Develops engineering talent on the automation engineering team

Required Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in relevant equipment implementation required
• 2+ years of project management experience required
• 2+ years of managing engineering direct reports preferred
• Prior experience implementing automated unit / case handling equipment required
• Data analysis using excel, access, SQL, power BI required
• MOST / MTM labor modeling preferred
• PLC equipment control preferred
• CAD for equipment layout required
• Excellent verbal and written communication required
• Project management required
• Warehouse control systems (WCS) required
• Warehouse management systems (WMS) preferred
• Leadership and mentoring of a team preferred
• Barcoding preferred
• Great organizational skills preferred
• Experience with new distribution center start-ups required

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.