Travel‑Heavy Associate Project Manager — Automation & Field Ops

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO including Vacation

Health insurance including medical & 2

401K Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Life insurance & disability coverage

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to develop into a Project Manager for complex material handling automation projects across conveyors, robotics, AS/RS and software integrations.

You'll receive structured mentoring, field assignments and progressively increased responsibilities, with travel to customer sites up to 80% and potential relocation within the U.S. within 12–24 months based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; related fields considered with relevant background.
• 0-3 years in project coordination, engineering, logistics or automation environments.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management of automation projects.
• Coordinate among engineering, software, operations, procurement and customers.
• Track milestones, risks, issues and change requests.
• Assist with vendor management and contract administration.
• Ensure safety requirements compliance on site.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CAPM certification or PMP interest

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to develop into a Project Manager for complex material handling automation projects across conveyors, robotics, AS/RS and software integrations.

You'll receive structured mentoring, field assignments and progressively increased responsibilities, with travel to customer sites up to 80% and potential relocation within the U.S. within 12–24 months based on performance.