Director, Physical Automation
Core
Lead the organization to identify and reduce manual operations in manufacturing processes from raw material unloading to finished product delivery.
Role type
Director, Physical Automation
Builds
Physical automation solutions for tissue manufacturing operations
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Tissue Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
TPM/Continuous improvement methodologies, automation project implementation, supplier management, cross-functional team leadership, mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/data technical mastery
Preferred skills
Paper industry or CPG experience
Technologies
self-guided vehicles, trailer loading, ASRS, robots, sensors/cameras, AI solutions, automated quality checks, converting line automation, warehouse automation
Responsibilities
Create and execute roadmap for physical automation rollout, create business case and prioritize projects, lead cross-functional teams, develop automation solutions with suppliers, build consortium of partners, ensure organizational readiness for new automation
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution