Senior Material Handling Automation Manager

Job Description

The Role
The Material Handling & LOC Automation Lead is responsible for defining and executing GMs automation strategy for warehouse and material flow operations. This role oversees the development standardization and deployment of scalable automation solutions across LOCs in US Canada and Mexico ensuring strong business impact cost efficiency and operational excellence. The position serves as the key liaison for requirements definition vendor engagement project execution plant operations logistics containerization and successful system implementation.

What Youll Do

• Develop and lead material handling automation strategies that support overall LOC material optimization and Factory of the Future concepts.
• Align automation programs with operational supply chain and business priorities.
• Identify evaluate and select technologies (AGVs/AMRs automated fork trucks conveyors robotic delivery automated storage etc.) to improve material flow ergonomics reduce / eliminate manpower and safety.
• Lead process design and optimization for material flow between docks supermarkets lineside and WIP locations ensuring efficient routes storage and replenishment strategies.
• Direct the design development and implementation of machinery equipment and automated material handling systems in line with standardized work processes and safety standards.
• Collaborate with LOC providers purchasing containerization and logistics to align layouts containers and automation solutions with safety and operational requirements.
• Work directly with strategic suppliers to develop validate and launch automated material handling solutions from concept through implementation.
• Perform feasibility studies and costbenefit analyses for candidate automation projects including ROI payback and total cost of ownership.
• Integrate automation with digital systems (e.g. WMS/MES broadcast scheduling inventory management) to ensure accurate routing tracking and replenishment of materials.
• Lead issue resolution and continuous improvement for launched systems including problem solving root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for safety uptime and quality issues.
• Contribute to automation roadmaps standards and best practices for material handling across programs and sites sharing lessons learned and playbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement using data benchmarking and site feedback.

Project Delivery
Manage end-to-end automation projects-including requirements vendor selection design installation and collaboration with LOC providers.

• Ensure delivery on time on budget and with measurable ROI and safety improvements.
• Create standardized playbooks and deployment guidelines.
• Promote integrated end-to-end automation ecosystems.
• Manage relationships with OEMs purchasing team system integrators and key technology partners.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience in material handling automation with direct involvement in automation and/or material handling systems.
• Expertise in Material Handling & Warehouse Automation technologies.
• Experience integrating automation with WMS and material replenishment systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of material flow material handling equipment and automation technologies (conveyors AGVs/AMRs automated fork trucks cranes lifts storage systems etc.).
• Experience with process design virtual builds and launch of new or modified material handling systems.
• Strong project management skills including planning timing budget tracking and coordination of crossfunctional teams and suppliers.
• Ability to analyze complex problems perform structured root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence and align across LOCs ME GPSC safety and suppliers.
• Ability to travel 50% domestic international

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with AGV/AMR systems automated fork trucks (AFT) or other mobile robotics for material handling.
• Background in Factory of the Future / Industry 4.0 material concepts including connected systems datadriven optimization and smart warehouses.
• Familiarity with safetyrated controls safety standards for automated material handling and ergonomic design principles.
• Experience interfacing automation with WMS MGO GEPICS broadcast or similar material planning and control systems.
• Prior experience leading multisite or global material optimization and automation initiatives.

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