Automation Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation program delivery, from feasibility assessment and business case development through commissioning and operational handover
• Define and own the automation roadmap for assigned sites and business lines to drive progressive penetration targets
• Evaluate technical feasibility and vendor solution availability for automation opportunities across fulfillment centers, sort centers, and delivery stations
• Partner with Ops Tech, WHS, RME, and site operations teams to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions
• Develop ROI models, payback analyses, and capital investment plans to support automation business cases
• Manage and develop a team of engineers and program managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, throughput, safety, and cost efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience in engineering, including a supervisory role managing people
• Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production, or manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation, and conveyor systems
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• 1+ years of experience managing department spend and labor budgets
• Experience performing root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing continuous improvement (CI) initiatives

About the Company

Global Engineering Services – International provides end-to-end engineering services to Amazon’s fulfillment and logistics network, building and deploying innovative automation and next-generation technology solutions to drive operational efficiency and frugal innovation.