Lineage Logistics
Lead at a site level the planning, project management, implementation, and operational sustainability of all distribution automation solutions. The Manager will support the time sensitive objectives at Lineage through collaborative efforts with the solution providers, local distribution center teams, warehouse support resources and required third party business partners to successfully implement… train, and teach the local operations teams ensuring sustainment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
��� Ensure that the automation solutions support world class Safety and Food Safety standards & meet all regulatory standards and the company’s expectations for employee health and welfare to mitigate risk.
��� Act as a liaison between the Systems Integrator, Software and Technology teams and the local operating teams to develop the core competency and skills required to successfully integrate the automation solution
��� Support the local distribution leadership teams with superior internal customer service by driving automation objectives including timely execution, high quality installation standards, on-budget implementation, and effective performance management by collaborating with all project contributors and holding each accountable
��� Assist in hiring and be accountable to ensure training the maintenance and automation operator/controller staff and making them self-sufficient to run the building post implementation
Essential Functions
��� Maintain key operational automation metrics and daily/weekly reporting.
��� Closely manage the commissioning and start-up various automation systems, third party relationships with automation vendors, warehouse control systems and/or integration partners to provide guidance to local management teams regarding day-to-day operation of automated solutions.
��� Safely and strategically coordinate the physical integration of the automation solution into our greenfield distribution centers such as floor conditions and concrete work, electrical and pneumatic energy supply, fire protection, lighting, and associated project objectives in coordination with vendor partners
��� Responsible for project milestones being achieved at a site level by holding contributors accountable for on-time/on-budget delivery of expectations
��� Develop and execute a collaborative process to evaluate the quality of the equipment installation to ensure the company’s expectations are exceeded
��� Lead in the system commissioning and functional integration testing to gain alignment that pre-production acceptance criteria are met prior to scheduled launch
��� Lead at site level validate that the expected KPI is being achieved including hourly production rates, inventory management and accuracy and operating expenses
��� Ensure Managers are well trained and extremely effective to ensure the operational optimization of the automation solution
��� Support General Manager and assist in SWI/SOP creation and verification
��� Responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient support of Regional and DC level operations management for sustainability of the automation solution
��� Record track and trend system errors and developed countermeasures while works with in house or third-party vendors
��� Participates with Automation systems team on long and short-term department planning
��� Ability to lead others to a consensus and influence change.
��� Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
��� Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent in education and/or work experience.
��� 2+ years management experience leading transformational change initiatives
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
��� 2 plus years of proven innovative experience in distribution operations including mechanization, robotics, and automated order fulfillment solutions
��� Ability to travel 50-75% of time, or as business needed
��� Success implementing warehouse automation, robotics, ASRS and controls systems
��� Knowledge of systems: WMS, WCS, LMS and PLC controls associated with automation solution integration and management
��� Experience with distribution operations including mechanization and automation technology, as well as MHE robots
��� Experience with building and facility maintenance including the proven ability to manage maintenance
��� Knowledge of local and national compliance codes and experience in municipality permitting as needed
��� Understanding of financial/accounting principles & budgeting
��� Proficient computer skills including, Visio, Excel, MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and Power BI software platforms
��� Excellent communication, interpersonal, and managerial skills
��� Demonstrate project management and successful implementation of complex initiatives
��� Proven ability to effectively manage accountability of self and others
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Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, competitive pay, excellent Health and Dental benefits, 401K, and Paid Time Off and Sick Days
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