• Warehouse Automation Expert

    Kuehne+Nagel (Locust Grove, GA)


    We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Automation Expert with exceptional skills who is ready to be a game changer for our growing business. If you have robotic automation experience in a large 3PL distribution environment, this could be the career move you have been looking for. Consider joining us as an original leadership team member in Locust Grove, Georgia!

    Your Role

    You will be responsible for owning warehouse automation and managing complex operations, including those with hyper-automation systems. Reporting to the Automation Manager, you will have dotted-line control of site-based production systems and automation engineering.

    Your Responsibilities

    + Provide front-facing representation for the company and customer

    + Coordinate site industrial engineering and automation engineering projects; synchronize the two functions for efficient singular output and productive operation

    + Ensuring the optimal material flow and the associated optimal utilization of the individual areas

    + Work directly with the Continuous Improvement team for enhancements

    + Perform regular analysis of automation systems to assess overall health and performance

    + Work with local maintenance and vendors for the remediation of issues

    + Create, deliver, and train the site operations team on SOPs related to automation

    + Create and present related internal and external reports

    Your Skills and Experiences

    + 3+ years’ experience as an Engineer (automation, mechanical, electrical) for heavily automated warehouses involving conveyors, AMRs, AGVs, ASRS, etc.

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

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

    + Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Minitab and analytical skills with system diagnostics and continuous improvement

    + Experience creating/ updating SOPs

    + Lean Six Sigma knowledge is a plus

    + CAD software experience preferred

    Good Reasons to Join

    There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite

     

    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.