Launch Automation Manager

Elevate your career as a Remote Launch Automation Manager in the Americas, overseeing critical project launches and shaping automation strategies. Leverage your engineering expertise, project management skills, and hands-on leadership to optimize workflows, mentor teams, and drive continuous process improvement.

JOB PURPOSE

• This role will be responsible for supporting the company's future and existing operations, meeting project deadlines and proactively manage customer and stakeholder expectations by following the Launch Engineering governance process in the Americas’ region.
• As an Engineering Manager Launches/Automation, you will be responsible for ensuring that technologies and processes are running as planned, having access to all tools, and collaborating with solutions and operations teams. You will also help lead and shape the design of our solutions as someone with a strong technical background in warehouse automation, and you will have a significant impact on our technology and engineering decisions. You will assist us in developing a strong culture, facilitating automation implementation, and working with us to constantly improve the way we work.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 25% - Partners with Solutions Engineering team and acts as SME to execute a successful, on-time, on-budget launch and lead implementation of new content on the manufacturing floor to achieve the stated build objective (achieve PPAP, complete run at rate, build DV/PV parts, trial run, etc).
• 25% - Serves as Engineering SME in terms of standards design, implementation, adoption, future development, and execution at each site. Develop & write process documents, flowcharts & review all standards to ensure SOPs and standards accurately reflect the unique operations at a given site.
• 20% - Oversees the daily workflow of the department providing hands-on support as required. Mentors team members and provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• 10% - Drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions
• 10% - Closely collaborate with other teams to coordinate successful and timely launch activities, including owning kickoff meetings, discovery, UAT, and go-live processes
• 5% Support development of risk mitigation actions and prove out plans to support quality launch.
• 5% - Work with the Solutions Engineering team and third-party integrators to design automation into future solutions in response to customer requests for proposals (RFPs) and be able to challenge integrators from the concept to the execution phase.

OTHER

• Responsible for the management and leadership of an engaged team, promoting collaboration and ensuring that each is developed and evaluated against goals and objectives which are aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic and time bound.
• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Logistics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Automation)
• Experience in Greenfield/Brownfield facility launches
• Solid understanding of Control system along with IT – OT convergence.
• Experience designing and implementing automation equipment including computer / Machine vision, Robotics, sortation, conveyance, and autonomous robots etc...
• Experience in agile project management
• Experience in implementing WCS / WES.
• Ability to travel 50-75%

Preferred:

• PMP Certification
• Bilingual candidate (Spanish, English)

EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years’ experience overseeing the launch activities in preparation for production, including workflow, cell layouts and trial runs

OR

• 3 years of experience in the design and installation of automation systems preferably in 3PL OR
• 3 years of experience working in automation integrator company

Definite asset:

• Experience in launching automation technologies in 3PL logistics industry/DC

Certification:

N/A

SKILLS 

• Strong communication skills - You are an exceptional listener.  You communicate clearly.  You write exceptionally well and you speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone.  You’re comfortable on the phone or to groups of people – at any level.  You are incredibly tactful when delivering the facts.   
• Problem solving - You enjoy solving problems.  Getting to the root cause.  You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative, innovative solutions.  You don’t get flustered easily.  If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it.
• Detail oriented - You pay strong attention to the details as it is one of your core qualities.  As far as you are concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time.  You stay focussed and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch. 
• Exceptional critical thinking skills; you can identify gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; You think on your feet.  You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly.
• Strong collaborator - You can work independently because you self-manage, with limited direction and guidance, but you also enjoy collaborating across dynamic and multi-cultural teams and are personable, helpful and incredibly organised
• Results oriented - You are proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments; you always demonstrate a “can do” positive attitude
• Confidentiality - You consider and protect the confidentiality of company data at ALL times;
• IT skills - You are highly proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio
• Flexibility to travel - You are ready to travel between 50 - 75% of the time across the Americas region (North, Central & South America)
• Languages - You speak and write fluent English – additional languages depending on the region

Salary Range: $111,300-$141,000

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. 

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, DP World offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. 

This position may be eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.  

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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