Sr. Project Manager - Warehouse Automation

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

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With nearly $2B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes : fairlife ultra-filtered milk ;

Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Job Purpose :

The Sr. Project Manager Warehouse Automation has accountability for leading a team of Warehouse Engineering Project Management Professionals in the planning and delivery of large, complex, or multi-location capital projects involving warehouse automation and capacity expansions.

This role will ensure Automation Commercialization projects create efficiency, deliver capacity, and drive operational savings.

Accountabilities include design, building construction modifications, installation, commissioning, and validation. Technologies include but are not limited to Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Automated Truck Loading Systems and potentially Automated Picking / Sortation systems.

Responsibilities :

• Develops program-level strategy, schedule, and capital requirements for warehouse automation projects, in partnership with Warehouse Operations leadership.
• Partners with other functions such as Warehouse Automation Operations to pilot and transition ownership of new automation technologies.
• Act as subject matter expert for Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Material Handling / Warehouse Operations processes.
• Conduct quality analysis and mathematical modeling of raw materials and finished goods to create business rules and process operations.
• Design and maintain warehouse automation and materials handling process documentation (schematics, functional descriptions, process / material flows, Standard Operating Procedures etc.).
• Able to identify, communicate, and provide mitigation plans for current risks and opportunities of designs and processes.
• Support for strategic integration of PLCs, HMIs, process controls, labeling and scanning hardware.
• Standardize warehouse control systems, warehouse management systems design, documentation of operation procedures.
• Act as the plant liaison for new warehouse system start up and commissioning by all outside controls contractors and system integrators to ensure proper transfer of documented PLC program changes and adequate training on the installation / changes.
• Provides guidance and boots on the ground support for major breakdowns and tactical warehouse automation and material handling issues.
• Lead development of training material for end users of newly installed or modified process control systems.
• Own and execute critical automation improvement projects based on business needs.
• Hire, train and mentor Warehouse Technicians and analysts.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications Required :

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7 to 10 years in the dairy or beverage industry, with a minimum of 7 years in the automated warehouse space.
• Exceptional project management capabilities.
• Strong cost management and forecasting experience and knowledge.
• Strong cross functional and total supply chain knowledge.
• Knowledge in installation and construction standards.
• Ability to lead and develop others and build effective teams.
• High level of collaboration, influencing, & communication skills.
• Exceptional time management.
• Recognized as a leader of people, particularly in non-reporting relationships.
• Ability to manage extreme complexity and multiple workstreams.
• Understanding of the business justification process for productivity.
• Understanding of TPM principles.
• Must be able to travel 50% of the time.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics, WMS, WCS, AGVs and general Automated Warehouse technology and YMS (Yard Management Systems).
• Strong SharePoint, PMO 365 and Office 365 skills to develop and maintain project trackers and web hosted applications.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work with a diverse team of resources.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to lead a team of technical resources and manage a team budget.
• Ability to communicate clearly within the organization and externally.

Position Location :

fairlife locations such as Chicago IL, Webster NY, or Coopersville MI; Atlanta or any other major city on the eastern seaboard of the United States.

Reports To :

Vice President of Engineering

Travel Requirements :

Exempt / Nonexempt : Exempt

Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].

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