Manager, Material Handling Engineer Automation

What You Need To Know

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.

 

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $107,500 - $177,500 a year plus bonus. 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Primary 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

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience, preferred concentration in electrical engineering
• Preferred courses/certifications include:
  • OSHA training/certification
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
  • Certified Technical Professional (CTP)
  • Professional Management professional (PMP)

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft suites
• Knowledge of safety programs including but not limited to; electrical, fire safety, IPE and confined spaces

 

Physical Demands

• 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

 

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrim