Automation Consultant – Layout Execution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the planning and implementation of various automation capital projects throughout North American manufacturing and distribution sites.

• Supervise facility layout, equipment setup, capacity, timelines, and project goals.

• Collaborate with Technical Service Providers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to design and implement automation solutions.

• Facilitate design discussions with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, IT, Procurement, and other relevant parties.

• Promote value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety, quality, regulatory, financial, and operational standards.

• Mentor and support Technical Service Providers and project team members.

• Oversee project documentation, capital appropriation processes, and overall project execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline with over 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in place of a degree.

• Proficiency in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Warehouse Engineering and Design, or Mechatronics.

• Proven ability to apply engineering knowledge to execute process and capacity enhancements in capital or expense projects.

• Successful track record in leading and delivering capital projects through effective management and execution.

• Knowledge and proven success in applying Project Management Practices (PMP).

• Capability and willingness to work in a distribution or manufacturing setting with 24/7 operations.

• Must be prepared to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Experience with design specifications and safe operation of high-speed tissue manufacturing, tissue converting, personal care product manufacturing equipment, and logistics/distribution facility processes.

• Background in a combination of engineering, operations, and/or leadership roles.

• Familiarity with logistics and/or manufacturing automation technologies such as AGVs, AMRs, and 6-axis robotics.

• Relevant technical experience including AutoCAD and warehouse design.

• Proven track record in managing Technical Service Providers during project execution.

• Understanding of capital project management, equipment installations, and start-ups.

• Local candidate who is already authorized to work in the country of the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for target bonuses.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Profit Sharing plan.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• No relocation assistance is available.