Senior Process Engineering Leader Automated DC Optimization

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Senior Manager of Process Engineering to lead the on-site engineering team at automated distribution centers. You will own the strategy for process improvement, oversee automation, material flow, and labor optimization, and drive KPI oversight across multiple sites.

You will develop capacity and cost models, partner with cross-functional teams, and manage external vendors while advancing ‘One Best Way’ practices in our DC network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years Industrial engineering experience (Distribution or Fulfillment).
• 3+ years experience leading and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Process/Industrial engineers and facilities professionals across multiple locations.
• Own the process engineering strategy and continuous improvement for the automated warehouse operations.
• Lead and support the optimization of automation, material flow, labor, and warehouse processes.
• Develop capacity, throughput, labor, productivity, and cost models to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve end to end performance at the sites.
• Establish, manage, and improve engineering and operational KPIs.
• Ensure facilities and warehouse material handling equipment is maintained and activities meet safety, regulatory, building code, and company requirements.
• Manage external vendors, contractors, integrators, and business partners.
• Drive standardization and best practice ('One Best Way') deployment across the automated distribution center network.

Skills

Process Engineering

Team Leadership

Data Analytics

Lean Six Sigma

Warehouse Automation

AutoCAD

Vendor Management

Project Management

WMS/WCS/WES/RMS

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent

7+ years Industrial engineering experience

3+ years leading and managing a team

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Senior Manager of Process Engineering to lead the on-site engineering team at automated distribution centers. You will own the strategy for process improvement, oversee automation, material flow, and labor optimization, and drive KPI oversight across multiple sites.

You will develop capacity and cost models, partner with cross-functional teams, and manage external vendors while advancing ‘One Best Way’ practices in our DC network.