CareerPlan

[US DC] Senior Manager, Reliability (Controls/Conveyance)

Aurora, IL, United StatesFull-time$99k–$140k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a multi-site controls and automation team to own reliability, technical standards, and system launches for HelloFresh's North American fulfillment network.

Role type

Senior Manager, Reliability Engineering (Controls & Conveyance)

Builds

Automated sorting, case erection, AutoStore robotics, and conveyor systems for meal-kit fulfillment

Domain

Logistics / Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI design, industrial networks, robotics, motor controls, WMS/WCS/WES integration, root-cause analysis, team leadership, budget management

Preferred skills

Experience growing controls organizations across multiple sites, background in facilities/maintenance transitioning to engineering, familiarity with major automation OEMs

Technologies

PLCs, HMIs, AutoStore, WMS, WCS, WES

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and scale a multi-site controls and automation team; Set and enforce technical standards for industrial automation systems; Oversee sorters, case erectors, AutoStore robots, and conveyor systems; Partner with operations and IT on system integrations; Lead root-cause analysis on downtime and quality events; Support new site launches and major system installs; Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and lifecycle strategy

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership