Automation General Manager

Company: Symbotic
Location: Brookhaven
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Who We Are

Our work matters - robotics is transforming the world of commerce. Every day our intelligent robots are responsible for getting food and merchandise to thousands of stores across North America. We're an industry changer - we created the first and only fully autonomous, end-to-end supply chain solution. Today, we are driving towards even bigger ideas - and we have the people, technology and leadership to fully realize these aspirations. We have theexcitement and ambition of a startup with the benefits and resources of a proven organization.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a General Manager to oversee the operations and production management for Symbotic's customer distribution centers sites. We are looking for a General Manager to lead the site team towards operations goals. The General Manager should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to promote a team environment. With a desire to provide "world class" service to distribution network.

In This Role

• Observe automation operations and production management on the customer site for performance, analyze cause & effect, and take appropriate action.
• Develop and be accountable to operating plan and financial commitments.
• Communicate and lead operating plan targets, action plans, and status to site team plan of record.
• Manage compliance for safety and quality initiatives.
• Monitor progress toward operations goals and provide reporting to customer and internal cross functional teams.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• and leading positive change.
• Support staff or team members by providing training, instruction, and leadership with regards to their personal growth and job performance.
  
  What You'll Need
  
  • Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Industrial Automation or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related functional management and direct supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in logistics, material management, inventory control systems, and manufacturing operations.
  • Knowledge of quality systems especially TS requirements.
  • Direct experience with Lean Production concepts and tools.
  • Budget preparation and control experience.
  • Flexible working hours, overtime and travel required.
  • Leadership skills with ability to motivate cross-functional or cross-facility groups.
    
    Physical Requirements & Environment
    
    • Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 60lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
    • Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
    • Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
    • Must be able to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches.
    • Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105 to 32 Fahrenheit.
      
      If required, the company will assist in relocation to communicable distance to the office.
      
      In addition, travel will be required for the first 2-4 months to various Symbotic Sites for onboarding and training (roughly 50% - 75%).
      
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      About Symbotic
      
      Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com .
      
      We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work - for you and the world. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
      
      We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. Associated topics: district manager, executive team leader, fire chief, general manager, manager, planning operations, police chief, project manager, senior manager, supervisor

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