Overall Objectives:
Manage Internal Logistics Automation standardization, planning and implementation strategy for new and non-new model activities.
Major Duties:
Lead Internal Logistics Engineering and Plant Material Logistics Management teams on standardization, planning and implementation of automated logistics projects for new, and non-new model, projects, including:
- Establish and maintain regional standards for internal logistics automation technologies and processes (AGVs/AMRs/AFTs/ATUs, mobile & stationary Cobots, AS/RS, picking solutions, etc.), ensuring alignment with global standards.
- Develop a regional internal logistics automation roadmap that aligns with business goals and long-term objectives.
- Define optimized, future state material flow concepts that enable successful deployment of automation solutions across North American plants.
- Analyze current internal logistics processes, including material flow, storage, inventory management to identify automation deployment opportunities.
- Develop future-state material flow automation using standardized automation technologies.
- Provide CoC guidance to plants and business units throughout concept development, automation scoping, cost analysis, vendor evaluation, implementation, commissioning & ramp-up.
- Oversee logistics automation projects to ensure CoC standards, technical requirements and business objectives are met.
- Build and maintain a centralized knowledge repository of best practices, lessons learned, and playbooks for automation solutions and projects.
- Develop the regional annual budget and long-term investment planning for logistics automation initiatives.
Additional Duties:
- Coordinate system integration requirements to ensure seamless connectivity between automation solutions and supporting platforms such as WMS (Warehouse Management System), PFS (Performance Feedback System), Kanban, and FMS (Fleet Management System) across all NA vehicle assembly, powertrain, and stamping facilities.
- Collaborate with NA ILE Innovation Lead to assess new technologies and recommend best in class solutions for material flow automation.
- Participate in Global Innovation, Automation, Kitting and Sequencing and Material Flow Business Club activities to support alignment.
- Evaluate logistics automation vendors and technologies, including but not limited to AGVs/AMRs/AFTs/ATUs, Cobots, vision systems, fleet management systems.
- Ensure all automation designs and operations comply with corporate communication protocols, data standards, IT requirements and safety policies.
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.