Senior Solutions Engineering Manager
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
RFP Support
- Analyze client data to support solution development objectives
- Deliver engineered resource requirements in support of solution pricing
- Produce written and visual (conceptual layout material & process flow diagrams inventory & order profiling analytics) content in support of proposal development
- Deliver budgetary costs for material handling and automation solutions featured in proposals
Active Deployment
- Evaluate material handling and automation solutions for feasibility in existing Contract Logistics stations
- Develop business case and ROI in cases where fit is determined
- Recommend vendors and advise in procurement of selected deployments
- Project management of implemented solutions for new and existing stations
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
- 10-15 years of experience in warehouse layout engineering and design in industries such as third-party logistics (3PL) e-commerce retail distribution manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
- Hands on experience developing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions that balance cost efficiency and scalability.
- Expertise in designing warehouse strategies including put-away picking replenishment slotting optimization and overall workflow design to improve efficiency and throughput.
- Expertise with using AutoCAD.
- Experience working with engineered labor standards labor management systems and labor modeling methodologies
- Experience working within warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating automation into operational workflows.
- Experience evaluating selecting and deploying automation solutions such as conveyor systems sortation equipment automated guided vehicles (AGVs) robotic picking and AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI for various warehouse strategies and automation solutions.
- Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices to drive operational improvements
- Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel PowerPoint Smart Sheets Visio Access SQL Power BI etc.
MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 15 years of experience in industrial engineering business process management operations & supply chain management or equivalent.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Job requires the ability to use vision adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
- Job may require extended sitting or standing use of standard office equipment.
- Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.
- Job requires attendance and dependability.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE
At Crane we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Crane Worldwide Logistics provides top-class logistics solutions. Whether you're looking for Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL), Rail Freight, Trucking, Shipping, Warehousing, or Customs Brokerage, we are your nearby 3PL provider. Get a ... View more