Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. Our Locust Grove branch is looking for a new Contract Logistics Site Automation Manager to join our Contract Logistics team

　　Your Role

　　In summary, this role is responsible for the site engineering ownership and management for complex operations, including those with hyperautomation systems. This role will have dotted-line control of site based industrial engineering (Production Systems) and automation engineering (Automation)

　　Your Responsibilities

　　Functions as the core leader of the site engineering team, reporting dotted-line to the Site Manager.

　　Directly responsible for the coordination of site industrial engineering as well as automation engineering projects – synchronizing the two functions for a singular output è efficient and productive operation

　　Direct oversight and participation with the National team to any automation deployments underway wherein the Automation Engineer is assigned.

　　Works directly with the Continuous Improvement team for any improvements relating or affecting the automation solution currently implemented, or needing to be implemented as the site functional owner.

　　Performs regular analysis of automation systems present on the assigned site to assess overall health and performance.

　　Works with local maintenance for the remediation of automation issues that arise, including coordinating with vendors whom provided components or the entirety of the automation on site.

　　Creates, delivers, and trains the site operations team on SOPs relating to the automation system.

　　Directly responsible for the day-to-day health of the automation present at the assigned site, including coordination with 3rd party vendors whom provided key MHE.

　　Responsible for producing any reporting for internal or external purposes relating to the automation system(s).

　　Your Skills and Experiences

　　Essentials:

　　BS degree in Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, and/or practical experience in the field of industrial engineering, automation, controls, or software engineering.

　　3+ years’ experience as a field, software, and/or controls engineer for automated warehouses involving conveyors, AMRs, AGVs, ASRS, etc.

　　2+ years’ experience with automated warehousesin a technical and managerial function (directly tied to the automation

　　Willingness to travel as needed for work.

　　Experience managing vendor deliverables for complex systems.

　　Familiarity and ability to thrive in a matrix organization.

　　Experience with the implementation of automated material handling and logistics systems.

　　Solid understanding of information systems and engineering theory.

　　Solid understanding of the project life cycle for automated material handling systems.

　　Sound application knowledge of automated material handling equipment such as AS/RS, pallet and case conveyors, sorters, AGV’s, monorails, etc.

　　Advanced analytical skills with Microsoft Excel and/or use of Minitab for the purposes of system diagnostics and continuous improvement.

　　Generally strongskills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

　　Desirable

　　10+ years’ experience with automated warehouses in a technical and managerial function (directly tied to the automation)

　　PMP Certification

　　Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

　　Experience being a front-facing representation for the customer as well as company representation for internal meetings as needed.

　　3PL contract logistics experience preferred.

　　CAD drawing software experience preferred.

　　Experience working with simulation technologies such as AutoMOD, Demo3D, Arena, Simul8, etc.

　　Skills:

　　Effectively applies technical skills and professional, industry and company knowledge.

　　Continuously develops his/her skills and knowledge

　　Analyses data and information to develop solutions

　　Develops practical solutions to customer needs

　　Adapts to new and changing demands

　　Analytical thinking process, conducive to systemcontinuous improvements / optimizations.

　　Establishes effective work relationships within team and across departmental boundaries

　　Shares knowledge with others proactively

　　Communicates openly and effectively with all stakeholders

　　Deals effectively with people from all levels

　　Takes initiative

　　Sets high personal standards of performance and has a strong sense of urgency overcoming challenges

　　Meets or exceeds delivery on agreed deliverables

　　Produces high quality work and results under pressure

　　Focuses on customer needs and customer satisfaction

　　Continuously improves customer service and solutions

　　Takes accountability for measurablehigh-quality, timely, and cost-effective results

　　Good Reasons to Join

　　We offer a great compensation package, medical, dental, and retirement benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs and a dynamic global work environment.

　　Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.