Transportation & Warehouse Engineering Manager
Core
Manage engineering projects for distribution centers and plant-based warehouses, developing strategies to maximize asset effectiveness and maintain capital/R&M spend within budget.
Role type
Senior IC Transportation & Warehouse Engineering Manager
Builds
Warehouse process and infrastructure improvements, powered industrial equipment (PIT) and industrial racking systems lifecycle strategies, and automation-ready facilities.
Domain
Manufacturing and distribution logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
industrial engineering, logistics and distribution engineering, warehouse infrastructure and building systems, material handling equipment (MHE), racking systems, dock equipment, capital planning, project management for capital projects, cross-functional leadership, supplier relationship management, financial justification for optimization
Preferred skills
warehouse automation, warehouse facility design and optimization, emerging technology assessment, inventory management, end-to-end supply chain management
Technologies
warehouse automation systems, material handling equipment, industrial racking systems
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain multi-year execution plans for owned and leased warehouse facilities; oversee warehouse operating budgets and evaluate capital investment tradeoffs; lead capital planning and execution for PIT and racking projects; manage capital equipment installation projects; develop equipment specifications and standards; evaluate emerging technologies for applicability across the distribution network; build strong relationships with strategic suppliers; engage external engineering firms and third-party logistics partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic execution leadership