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Form of workAmericold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
What You'll DoReports to the site General Manager and is the 2nd in command at the site. Accountable for the site outcomes if / when the GM is not present. Apply advanced, interdisciplinary, operations Process management techniques that enable mechatronics and site operations best practices to improve facility operations and business processes. Apply experiential and formal learning across automation reliability, analytics/metrics development-reporting, inventory control methodology, continuous improvement, and labor management practices to optimize automated site performance. Ensures existing and (if required) future facility success via system validation processes that establish and/or refine standardized operations while maintaining service level commitments. Expert in leading the application of data analytics to prioritize and execute operations optimization initiatives. Leads and over sees Operations workstream input into WES and WMS applications to enable optimized administrative and warehouse procedural efficiencies from the automated warehouse Control Room and across the automated warehouse functional groups. Lead operations cells to optimize automated warehouse performance. Provide quantitative information to site maintenance, WES Architects and WMS Architects and Configuration Teams to improve and mechatronic systems for overall automated warehouse performance. Oversee workstream owners for warehouse operations and facilitate their interactions with a matrix of Subject Matter Experts (SME's)to maintain and enhance automation warehouse operations. Function as Subject Matter Expert on management aspects of all current operational processes across WMS- WES - trading partner ERP: understand integration points, work methods, process steps, and labor practices. Lead/support site Operations Team through projects to install, maintain and upgrade controls, application software and integration applications solutions to ensure defect-free launches.
What Experience You NeedCollege degree in business, logistics or management is preferred. 5-8 years in warehousing or logistics management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years related experience required - 7-10 years preferred leading large conventional complex conventional warehouses or leading in high-speed manufacturing or continuous process manufacturing operations. Start up or "Turn around" experience including WMS conversions, launches, automation go-lives and/or labor management implementation a significant plus Proficient computer skills; experience in all MS Office Professional applications, AS400, Red Prairie/JDA WMS, LMS.
Physical Requirements & Abilities: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job Requires several hours /day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, bending, lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 30 pounds May require travel by automobile and airplane May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing Requires the use of various electronic tools Occasionally works evenings or weekends to complete objectives or to attend meetings
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW
What Could Set You ApartBS degree in engineering, technical or supply chain discipline
5 years related experience required leading large conventional complex conventional warehouses or leading in high-speed manufacturing or continuous process manufacturing operations.
Start up or "Turn around" experience including WMS conversions, launches, automation go-lives and/or labor management implementation a significant plus
Excellent time management, communications, decision-making, organization, human relations, presentation, negotiation, and mediation skills Ability to communicate professionally, in writing and verbally, with individuals at all levels of the organization and with external contacts
What We OfferOur associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Compensation MinimumCompensation MaximumEmployment Type: FULL_TIME
