Technical Leader – Material Movement Automation

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation and implementation of Material Movement Automation solutions throughout North American Supply Chain manufacturing and distribution sites.

• Collaborate with mill, functional, vendor, contractor, and 3PL teams to design and deploy safe and effective automation solutions.

• Assist in the development of the North American Supply Chain automation strategy and the capital appropriation process for automation investments.

• Act as a subject matter expert on automation systems, sharing and building technical knowledge across the organization.

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

• Convert automation opportunities and innovations into quantifiable business results, including operational enhancements and cost reductions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with over 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent applicable experience in place of a degree.

• Proficiency in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Mechatronics.

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

• Documented track record of successfully delivering objectives and adhering to established Ways of Working.

• Capacity to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Willingness and adaptability to operate in a distribution or manufacturing environment with a 24/7 schedule.

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

• Preferred: More than 10 years of experience in a mix of engineering, operations, and/or leadership roles.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Tissue and Diaper manufacturing technologies or high-speed manufacturing processes.

• Preferred: Proven experience in the development of innovative technologies and addressing production challenges with creative solutions.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Automation technologies and/or Automated Guided Vehicles.

• Preferred: Background in robotic solutions.

• Preferred: Experience with capital project management, equipment installations, and start-ups.

• Preferred: Evidence of ongoing self-development.

• Must be authorized to work in the country of the role; local candidates only.

• 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.

• Equal opportunity employment and an inclusive workplace.