Automation Systems Engineer
Company: AmeriCold Logistics
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Utilize Industrial Engineering and Business Process/CI
techniques to drive detailed automation facility design and testing
efforts. Ensure new facility success through testing of systems and
automation that yield best practices and standardized operations.
Work with WMS Configuration and Training and Support teams whose
purpose is to provide configuration solutions and WMS processes to
maximize efficiency of work processes in office and warehouse
floor. Owner of all core automation documentation, including
process flows and Descriptions of Operation.What You'll Do :
Partner with IT, Engineering, Operations, PMO and other
cross-functional teams to support major, complex new automated
business launches. Function as the Process Readiness workstream
owner by leading the testing and deployment of automation designs
including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Readiness
Tests (ORT's) Support Integrated Detailed Design (IDD) and deeper
engineering efforts with the Engineering Solutions teams to support
supplier selection, WES/WCS software design, process layout and
functional flow to blend the delivery of automation, workstations
and human interaction. Support facility launches and go-live
periods during ramp-up, typically 3-6 months, overseeing process
and training rollout to operations; handoff all best practices,
training documents, tools, automation commissioning/testing and
tested systems to avoid disruption of service Partner with the
WMS/LMS deployment team to complete the Gap analysis of the future
WMS implementations to the WMS base configuration to identify
process gaps of the approved processes during detailed design
phase. What You'll Need : Bachelor's degree in Industrial or
Systems Engineering, or combination of related education and
experience 5+ years of business systems experience Experience
launching large systems and physical programs including WMS
conversions, automation go-lives and/or labor management
implementation Proficient computer skills, experience in MS Office,
including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, AS400, data mining,
SQL/database query/information extraction, RF Scanning and WMS/WFM
& LMS systems Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time,
including extended periods during go-live launches of new business;
some international travel may be required. What Could Set You Apart
: Extensive Automation experience, especially in warehouse
environments Technically advanced in implementing and managing
warehouse systems and controls (WMS/WES) such as Red Prairie, JDA,
Blue Yonder, Exacta, iQ Optimize, etc. Operations Management and
leadership experience Physical Requirements :The physical demands
described below are representative of those that must be met to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the job. Requires the ability
to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from
chairs, and reaching, or bending Requires manual dexterity with
normal hand and finger movements for typical office work Talking,
hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned
tasks Requires frequent travel by automobile and airplane up to 75%
of the time Required to visit facility operations in temperatures
at or below freezing Frequently carries loads related to travel and
occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing
up to 20 pounds Requires the use of various electronic tools
Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete
objectives or to attend meetings Requires the ability to relate to
others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with
colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes Requires the
performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating,
instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond
appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management
Work Environment :The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.What We Offer :Our associates
know the answer to the question, What's in it for me? We offer
best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our
associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their
health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a
values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers
feed the world.The Company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of
the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this
position is $98,000 - $122,000 annually. Rate may vary based on
work location.Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.EOE/AA
M/F/D/V DFW.#LI-REMOTE
Keywords: AmeriCold Logistics, Wylie , Automation Systems Engineer, Other , Dallas, Texas
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