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I am recruiting for a very exciting Physical Automation & Robotics Director position with a US-based consumer goods manufacturing company who are looking for a leader who can lead their physical automation & robotics initiatives with the goal reducing manual operations across their manufacturing & warehouse processes. This is a greenfield opportunity with the responsibility of defining a company-wide physical automation roadmap, with the end goal being a no-human interaction with machines across their operations and maintenance. This role will create business cases for and prioritize the rollouts of physical automation projects and leading cross-functional teams across the business to execute these projects. We’re looking for someone who can identify, curate and lead relationships with suppliers, labs and universities who can provide solutions and support the company vision of moving toward an automated world.
Job Responsibility
Defining a company-wide physical automation roadmap, with the end goal being a no-human interaction with machines across their operations and maintenance
Creating business cases for and prioritize the rollouts of physical automation projects
Leading cross-functional teams across the business to execute these projects
Identifying, curating and leading relationships with suppliers, labs and universities who can provide solutions and support the company vision of moving toward an automated world
Requirements
Demonstrable experience implementing automation projects to improve process efficiency, reduce human interaction, reduce waste and maximize profit
Should have experience with Self-guided vehicles, AGVs, ASRS, robots (humanoid, dogs, etc.), sensors & cameras, cobots, AI solutions for machines and manual operation automation
Comfortable working with suppliers, industry leaders, university scholars and labs – can also expert to be attending industry events and conferences
Strong cross-functional leadership and project management background, with the capability to oversee automation implementations and rollouts
Ideally come from a fast-moving/high-volume CPG manufacturing background. Open to other manufacturing areas too