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Automation Engineer (Warehouse)

Knowhirematch, Macon, Georgia, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Automation Engineer — Multi-Plant (PA/GA) Company:

Consumer Products Manufacturer Locations:

Lewistown, PA • McElhattan, PA • Macon, GA Travel:

Up to 50% (typically lower if PA-based; PA plants are ~1 hour apart) Role Overview Own the design, improvement, and execution of

warehouse material flow

and

automation

across

three plants . You’ll lead projects from concept through commissioning, driving safety, throughput, accuracy, and cost performance. What You’ll Do Lead multi-site projects for

robots ,

material handling systems

(conveyors/sorters/ASRS/AMR/AGV),

and

warehouse automation

(WES/WCS integrations). Develop

warehouse system layouts

and process flows; model capacity, buffers, and labor/cycle times. Program/troubleshoot

PLCs

and coordinate controls integration with OEMs and site maintenance. Drive

continuous improvement

using Lean/Six Sigma; set KPIs (throughput, OEE, pick accuracy, dwell time) and deliver measurable gains. Manage vendors, timelines, and budgets; execute FAT/SAT, startup, and change management. Coach site teams; standardize best practices and preventative maintenance routines across plants. Requirements Must-Have Qualifications Strong

project management

and

PLC

experience in

consumer products

or

high-speed manufacturing . Hands-on automation background with

robots, material handling systems, or warehouse automation . Proven

continuous improvement

leadership;

Lean/Six Sigma

toolkit. Demonstrated experience

developing warehouse layouts

and material flow designs. Willingness to

travel up to 50%

to support multiple plants. Nice to Have Experience with WMS/WES/WCS, industrial networks, and data dashboards. CAD proficiency for layout/drawing updates.