Material Handling Engineer Automation Manager

Southern Glazer's•Santa Fe, CA

About The Position

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $98,900 - $131,050 a year plus bonus potential. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately. Overview Serves as the technical expert for the implementation and maintenance of automated warehouse systems and supervises a team of maintenance workers to maintain automated systems and building operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 2 years of experience or equivalent education and related industry experience.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft suites
Knowledge of safety programs including but not limited to; electrical, fire safety, IPE and confined spaces
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

Preferred courses/certifications include: OSHA training/certification Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate Certified Technical Professional (CTP) Professional Management professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of new warehouse equipment and technologies
Monitor key performance indicators and evaluate that new technologies are performing according to expectations
Ensure automated warehouse systems are maintained and operational at all times
Ensure robust preventative maintenance system is in place for all facets of the automation, conveyors, and related systems
Coach, counsel, and manage a team of employees
Train direct reports and other warehouse staff on the use of automated warehouse systems
Plan and oversee all maintenance and repair work and develop an efficient system for dealing with emergency repair problems
Order and receive supplies and equipment and maintain necessary inventories
Ability to work varying hours and shifts as required to maintain operations
Perform other related duties as assigned