Automation Consultant – Layout Execution

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the development and implementation of various automation capital projects within North American manufacturing and distribution facilities.

• Manage the layout of facilities, the installation of equipment, project capacity, timelines, and overall 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 stakeholders.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent relevant 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 implement process and capacity enhancements in capital or expense projects.

• Track record of successfully leading and delivering capital projects.

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

• Capability and adaptability to work in a 24/7 distribution or manufacturing environment.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Preferred: Experience in high-speed tissue manufacturing, tissue converting, personal care product manufacturing equipment, and logistics/distribution facility processes.

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

• Preferred: Familiarity with AGVs, AMRs, 6-axis robotics, and other logistics/manufacturing automation technologies.

• Preferred: Experience with AutoCAD and warehouse design.

• Preferred: Proven success in managing Technical Service Providers.

• Preferred: Knowledge of capital project management, equipment installations, and start-ups.

• Local candidates must already be authorized to work in the country of the role; no relocation support will be provided.

🏝️ Benefits

• Target bonus eligibility.

• 401(k) plan.

• Profit Sharing plan.

• Comprehensive benefits suite.