Senior Automation & Maintenance Manager - Sign On Bonus & Relocation Assistance

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Job Description:

We are immediately hiring a General Manager - Warehouse Automation & Maintenance Management in Whitestown, IN for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

This opportunity is available in Whitestown, IN.

Sign-on Bonus of $10,000

Relocation assistance of up to $10,000

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $105,000 to $125,000 in addition to a 20% bonus eligibility
• Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Additional hours and days may be needed to support business needs.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary
The Group Manager Automation Maintenance I is responsible for the management and execution of a comprehensive maintenance program for their assigned business unit for both automation and facilities.  This position ensures that the business’ key maintenance objectives, plans and strategies are effectively communicated and implemented within their respective business unit.  This role will oversee maintenance within a highly automated logistics distribution center and will function as a subject matter expert.

Essential Functions

• Initiates and leads strategies key to business, customer and site performance measurement in conjunction with any on site CI processes

• Manage the automation team that ensures all equipment and automation is at solution up time.

• Manage performance of direct reports 

• Detailed cost tracking of spare parts and vendor costs. Must be able to identify cost saving opportunities and maintain budget.  Track/minimize staff OT. 

• Must complete basic planning for PMs and typical repair projects, but also be able to develop project plan for occasional automation and equipment upgrades, including developing punch lists and software-based project plans.

• Implementation of business maintenance programs.  Assist in the directing of maintenance activities including policy compliance, marketing and sales support. This includes monitoring KPIs and establishing new/improved KPIs as profile, process, and technology change and evolve.

• Manage relationships; internal team, vendors, manufacturers, or other outside service companies to ensure the best result at the most cost-effective solution.  Manage automation vendor relationships including warranties, service agreements, and spare part procurement. 

• Lead maintenance strategy; understand the site's business needs for planning, performance measurement and continuous improvement processes

• Perform and manage preventative maintenance functions of team on mid, to higher complexity automated sites. Develop and revise PM schedules to best serve the uptime KPIs of the equipment. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

• Able to manage multiple internal/external customers through their team to achieve required timelines

• Solid problem-solving skills Strong oral and written comm