Senior Automation Engineer

Tree Top Staffing LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing LLC seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to drive automation planning, vision, and execution across Distribution Centers. You will partner with stakeholders to manage and improve processes, prioritize automation initiatives, and lead design, development, and production release of automation solutions.

The role requires evaluating opportunities, preparing strategy reports, and mentoring site leaders while coordinating cross-functional teams to advance automation programs within a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance and/or Automation (from the job posting).
• 4+ years of experience implementing and managing automation systems in a DC environment.
• Six Sigma certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current distribution center practices and identify automation opportunities.
• Prepare automation strategy reports for key capital funding decisions.
• Design DC layouts and processes to increase productivity and reduce costs while maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Automation strategy

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Overview:

The Senior Automation Engineer will drive the planning, vision, and execution of the automation strategy across Distribution Centers in the network. This Automation expert will partner with key stakeholders to manage and improve current processes to support a dynamic organization. You will manage DC automation and prioritize utilizing human capital and technical resources for various automation projects. You will evaluate automation opportunities in the various Distribution Centers and provide guidance for decision-making based on the feasibility of automation projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, installation, validation, and release to production of all automation.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate current distribution center practices and identify automation opportunities
• Prepare automation strategy reports for key capital funding decision-making
• Design DC layouts and processes that increase productivity, eliminate wastefulness and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards
• Prepare technical specifications and drawings for automation projects
• Utilize engineering tools to evaluate the distribution center's performance and develop plans and strategies for improving reliability, reducing costs, and improving customer service
• Mentor and coach site leaders to be self-sufficient in identifying and executing automation bottlenecks
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders in design, quality, supply chain, and operations to drive automation efforts
• Lead, guide, develop and enhance all automation personnel's technical and managerial skills
• Determine the team's training needs to ensure the development of required functional and interpersonal competencies, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, etc.
• Responsible for the timely management, monitoring, and progress of the automation program
• Collaborate with necessary departments in the various Distribution Centers to prioritize different automation needs of the business
• Responsible for the overall capital budget for automation
• Share results relevant to the system and support to promote awareness
• Actively participate in the 6S Program, a critical business objective, ensuring compliance with program regulations and carrying out the required activities as Auditor, Coordinator, Leader, or committee member
• Actively participate in the Safety and Environmental Systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and carrying out the activities in which it is involved
• Perform work assignments in a safe, efficient, and ethical manner
• Develop other activities assigned by management to support business operations

Qualification Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in fields such as Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance and/or Automation
• 4+ years of experience implementing and managing Automation systems in a distribution center environment
• Six Sigma certification(s) preferred
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Ability to travel as required (up to 10%)

We Value:

• Working knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma concepts
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and execute strategy
• Proven ability to work on both strategic and tactical initiatives
• Advanced communication skills
• Project Management, Project Implementation experience
• Proficient with management operating systems that facilitate communication