Automation Systems Engineer at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Atlanta, Georgia

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 within 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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.

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