What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer position at Tree Top Staffing LLC?
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
