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Warehouse Automation Manager

Kuehne+Nagel
Shelbyville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

Warehouse Automation Manager

Shelbyville, KY, United States | Kontraktlogistik | Vollzeit | US2150626

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne Nagel, our Shelbyville is looking for a new Warehouse Automation Manager to join our team.

Your Role

You will be responsible for owning warehouse automation and management of complex operations, including those with hyper-automation systems. Reporting to the General Manager, you will have dotted-line control of site-based production systems and automation engineering.

Your Responsibilities

  • You will be a part of the core implementation team to deliver a highly automated Goods-to-Person AS / RS
  • You will be the core leader of the site engineering team post go live
  • Provide front-facing representation for the company and customer
  • Coordinate site industrial engineering and automation engineering projects; synchronize the two functions for efficient singular output and productive operation
  • Work directly with the Continuous Improvement team for enhancements
  • Perform regular analysis of automation systems to assess overall health and performance
  • Work with local maintenance and vendors for the remediation of issues
  • Create, deliver, and train the site operations team on SOPs related to automation
  • You will have direct responsibility for the day-to-day health automation including coordination with 3rd party vendors
  • Create and present related internal and external reports

Your Skills and Experiences

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5 years’ experience as a software or controls Engineer is preferred for heavily automated warehouses involving conveyors, Goods-to-Person automation, AMRs, AGVs, ASRS, etc.
  • Sound application knowledge of automated material handling equipment such as HAI robotics, Goods-to-Person, AS / RS, pallet and case conveyors, sorters, AGVs, etc.
  • Solid understanding of the project life cycle for automated material handling systems
  • CAD software experience preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and / or Minitab and analytical skills with system diagnostics and continuous improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus
  • PMP certification is a plus
  • Ability to multi-task and handle project tracking with the expectation of meeting deadlines
  • Good Reasons to Join

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