Senior Manager, Automation Engineering - Breakpact
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of automation systems within supply chain operations. The role uses data analysis and project management to drive operational excellence and process optimization, communicates across teams to influence strategic decisions, and implements technology solutions that improve efficiency. The successful candidate oversees automation projects, ensures compliance with standards, and fosters collaboration to achieve business objectives and measurable performance improvements. The team develops new capabilities within Walmart’s Ambient Automation program, with a focus on less-than-case pack processes. It contributes to transforming Walmart’s distribution network and advancing operations across ambient distribution centers and stores. The team combines automation, data analysis, and process improvement, collaborating across functions to design and implement solutions and support supply chain operations through project management and technology integration.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in automation system design, integration, and control system development within complex operational environments.
- Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and visualization tools.
- Strong project management skills, including risk assessment, contingency planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Expertise in process improvement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and mechatronics principles relevant to supply chain automation.
- Ability to develop business cases and perform financial analyses to evaluate automation investments and returns.
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
- Option 2: 4 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, integration, and optimization of automation systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Partner with internal and external software teams to ensure required functionality is delivered on time.
- Use data analysis and visualization tools to develop insights that inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify automation opportunities and resolve technical challenges.
- Manage project timelines, risks, and resources to ensure successful implementation of automation initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing workflows and recommending enhancements.
- Oversee financial evaluations to ensure automation projects meet return-on-investment targets.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
