Sr Manager, Automation- Remote

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The Sr. Manager of Distribution Automation will be directly responsible for delivering operational sustainability and full life cycle management of automation solutions across the network. This role provides end‑to‑end ownership of automation systems, offering strategic direction in continuous improvement, planning, analysis, solution sizing, and design phases. The Sr. Manager will lead and oversee both process and project management initiatives, ensuring successful implementation, delivery, and long‑term performance of automation investments.

This position will manage automation projects valued at up to $75M+ in capital investment, often overseeing multiple initiatives concurrently. The Sr. Manager will coordinate and direct work across national, regional, and local operational teams, while also providing strategic leadership to third‑party partners. Success in this role requires the ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups, lead large cross‑functional teams, and build strong collaborative relationships to deliver a world‑class automation experience that meets or exceeds all established objectives and KPIs.

• Responsible for total life ownership for all automation and mechanization solutions, including planned lifecycle management, run‑state performance and continuous improvement, and system optimization
• Ensure all project goals and measured KPIs are met, including safety and quality
• Create sustainable and repeatable automation solutions through the development of installation and quality standards, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation, user training and maintenance manuals, vendor KPIs and requirements, and other documents as needed
• Provide project oversight and vendor management to automation vendors during project execution. This will include managing timelines and milestones, overseeing installation, functional and technical integration, commissioning and testing, and operational training and launch support, and run‑state guidance to drive performance
• Effectively lead and organize other cross‑functional teams in support of automation team needs, including IT, finance, solutions design, local site and regional operations, transportation and others as needed
• Oversee intake of new projects, and drive, as a key stakeholder, the development of the project justification, including cost analysis and savings identification. Provide input to preliminary system sizing and design, vendor selection and proposal for the planned solution
• Manage all aspects of project implementation to deliver on‑time and on‑budget results. This will include coordination of third‑party work such as construction, electrical and pneumatics, and fire suppression as well as automation vendor installation, and internal integration
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related field, or equivalent work experience
• MBA preferred, but not required in lieu of years of relevant experience

• 5+ years of experience in distribution operations including mechanization and/or automated environments
• 3+ years of experience with project management preferred
• Knowledge of PMP or standard project delivery methodology a plus
• Demonstrated success implementing warehouse automation and control systems, and managing third‑party vendors
• Technical expertise related to mechanical engineering, automated material handling and equivalent controls and software knowledge
• Ownership of key account relationships, overseeing capital investments exceeding $25 million
• Demonstrated success achieving operational goals, KPIs, and driving continuous improvement in an automated warehouse environment

• Knowledge of supply chain and controls systems, including but not limited to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Controls Systems (WCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and other related technological systems
• Successful background with distribution operations processes including mechanization and automation technology
• LEAN, Six Sigma, continuous improvement,…