Shift Manager

Symbotic LLC; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic LLC seeks a Shift Manager in Melrose Park, IL to lead the daily site operations, safety and quality, and partner with customers and Symbotic teams. You will manage a diverse team, enforce SOPs, and drive performance through KPI reporting.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, performance reviews, issue resolution, and close collaboration with customer management and headquarters. Strong automation and warehousing process knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Industrial Automation or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in management and operations manufacturing or related field.
• Strong knowledge of automation, warehousing, and business processes.
• Brings strong leadership skills with ability to motivate cross-functional or cross-facility groups.
• Regularly interacts with executives and customers to influence and drive operational excellence.
• Ability to work independent of supervision following maintenance procedures and manuals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Symbotic, and customer processes and procedures.
• Manage a team of hourly and salaried employees to support customer hours of operations.
• Execute SOPs to drive performance enhancements and adjust to changing conditions.
• Staffing of all functions, training and development, setting goals and evaluations.
• Coach team to respond to issues in the system and document findings.
• Develop standards, processes, and documentation for problem solving.
• Train and improve performance of team members.
• Monitor performance and provide KPI reporting per contracts.
• Communicate with local customer management and Symbotic HQ teams.

Skills

Logistics

Supply Chain

Manufacturing

Industrial Automation

Leadership

Executive interaction

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Logistics/SC/Manufacturing/Industrial Automation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

Symbotic is looking for a Shift Manager to lead the daily activities of the site operations team focused on day-to-day activity, safety, and quality. Our Shift Manager will be a key partner and leader at our customer’s site.

What we do

The Shift Manager reports to the Automation General Manager and is part of the Customer Operations organization which is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Symbotic’s robotic material handling system. The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in‑class quality, safety and system performance.

What you’ll do

• Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Symbotic, and our customers’ processes and procedures are met daily.
• Manage a team of hourly and salaried employees to support the customers' hours of operations.
• As the system operates at various levels, execute standard operating procedures to drive performance enhancements, adjusting to changing business conditions as required.
• Ensures proper staffing of all functions for the established operating pattern, training and development of employees, setting goals and objectives.
• This includes evaluating performance by preparing performance reviews.
• Coach the team to respond effectively to issues/problems in the system.
• Develop standards, processes, procedures and documentation for dealing with specific problems.
• Train and enhance the performance of the team members.
• Regularly assess the performance of team members.
• Train and motivate employees to exceed customer expectations.
• Communicate regularly with the local customer management team as well as the teams at Symbotic headquarters.
• Monitor system performance, report on trends of problems and present solutions.
• Monitor and provide defined KPI reporting based on contractual agreements.
• Conduct accident investigation per company guidelines and use judgment and discretion to make findings and document them.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Industrial Automation or equivalent work experience.
• equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in management and operations manufacturing or related field.
• Strong knowledge of automation, warehousing, and business processes.
• Brings strong leadership skills with ability to motivate cross-functional or cross-facility groups.
• Regularly interacts with executives and customers to influence and drive operational excellence.
• Ability to work independent of supervision following maintenance procedures and manuals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Our Environment

There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure. You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground. Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit. AT times you may be at a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness). Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs. Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches. Where you may need to be able to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com. We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $71,000.00 - $107,000.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.