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 within North American manufacturing and distribution facilities.

• Direct project-related activities concerning facility layout, equipment setup, capacity, timelines, and the attainment of project goals.

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

• Facilitate cross-functional design discussions involving Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, IT, Procurement, and other key stakeholders.

• Promote value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, along with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical 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 expertise to execute process and capacity enhancements in capital or operational projects.

• Track record of successfully leading and delivering capital projects, including management and execution aspects.

• Knowledge and demonstrated success in utilizing Project Management Practices (PMP).

• Ability and willingness to work within a distribution or manufacturing setting that operates 24/7.

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

• Experience in the design requirements and safe operation of high-speed tissue manufacturing/Tissue Converting, high-speed personal care product manufacturing equipment, and Logistics/Distribution facility processes.

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

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

• Relevant technical experience including AutoCAD and warehouse design.

• Proven success in managing Technical Service Providers while supporting project execution.

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

• Local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country are preferred.

• Employment is subject to pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background checks, and DMV checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Target bonus eligibility.

• 401(k) plan.

• Profit Sharing plan.

• Comprehensive benefits suite.