Project director distribution automation engineer

• Works closely with local and regional distribution management teams, Human Resources, Information Technology, Division Operations, Finance, Real Estate, other ABC corporate functions and external trading partner teams if applicable to assist in the development of a project charter and manages project design and implementation plans according to the guidelines established in the project charter
• Manages overall project budgets and time lines to include capital equipment and external contracting support requirements
• Manages the development of supplier specifications, supports the contractual negotiations and oversees the execution of the plans outlined in the contracts
• Manages internal ABC resources, consultants and other outsourced resources that perform work associated with items such as material handling design, systems design, building design and construction
• Coordinates with other internal project teams to ensure alignment
• Prepares on-going progress reports regarding progress against project plans and budgets
• Assists in the preparation of capital expenditure projects
• Responsible for project completion including construction/installation, inspection, testing, training, and start up
• May directly manage ABC associates that work on the projects which include expense report review, performance evaluations, goal setting and review, etc
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Training and experience in fields such as business administration, engineering, accountancy, sales, marketing, logistics, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Normally requires a minimum of six (6) years directly related and progressively responsible experience
• Engineering or other Technical Degree required
• Thorough knowledge, understanding and experience in fundamental warehouse design, material handling equipment and systems
• knowledge of warehouse operations management and systems functionality
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills for multiple, large capital projects
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• ability to communicate (and work) effectively with people from different technical and business backgrounds, acting as a liaison, understanding and appreciating different perspectives and translating into terms necessary for any group or individual to understand
• Ability to lead dynamically and energize multidiscipline work teams to learn and apply new skills and techniques to respond to business needs
• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills
• attention to detail
• Ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Access databases, Word and AutoCad
• Willing to travel up to 75% of the time.

Prior experience in either consulting, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen is beneficial.