Position Purpose:

We are seeking a highly innovative and experienced Senior Manager of Automation Design to join our Supply Chain Innovation & Automation team. This critical role will be the resident expert in conveyor design and technology, driving the research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge material handling solutions for our next generation of supply chain facilities. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical knowledge with exceptional analytical and visualization skills to shape the physical architecture and automation strategy of our future operations. 

The Senior Manager of Automation Design will serve as the subject matter expert for all conveyor systems and material handling technologies, leading the end-to-end design, layout, and optimization of complex systems across new and existing facilities. This role will develop and maintain design standards, evaluate and procure equipment in partnership with vendors and stakeholders, and leverage data analysis and simulation tools to optimize performance and mitigate risks. Additionally, the leader will create 3D models, visualizations, and strategic roadmaps for automation deployment, collaborating with Real Estate and Operations teams to define future-state facility designs while staying ahead of global trends in robotics, AMR/AGV, and supply chain automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide support and direction for area's efforts.Manage all aspects of assigned area's of operations and programs.Participate in strategic planning and facilitate action on these plans for the assigned area. Provide technical logistics expertise on assigned area as well as store/retail expertise as needed..Plan resources in order to complete competing priorities within the provided timeframe. Prepare project design and timelines.Select, develop, and motivate assigned staff. May have limited authoirty to negotiate transportation costs for in-bound and/or outbound freight.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Typically reports to Supply Chain Management.May have Direct and indirect reportsTypically requires highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.Typically faces situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation.Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems.Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel 25% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. 

7+ years of progressive experience in automation engineering, system design, or material handling, with at least 3 years in a management or lead design role. 

Deep, demonstrable expertise in conveyor systems: design principles, throughput calculations, controls logic, and common industry suppliers. 

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit) for complex facility and system layout. 

Proven experience with data analysis, simulation, and modeling tools to validate complex system performance. 

Master's degree in a relevant field. 

Experience with other automation technologies such as ASRS, AGVs/AMRs, and robotic picking integrated with conveyor systems. 

Experience in building and mentoring a high-performing design or engineering team (even if this role starts as an individual contributor) 

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

6

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Competencies:

Experience in the Logistics fieldManagement experience