KnowHireMatch · 3 months ago
Automation Engineer (Warehouse)
Macon, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yrKnowHireMatch is a Consumer Products Manufacturer seeking a Warehouse Automation Engineer to oversee the design and implementation of automation systems across multiple plants. The role involves leading projects, improving material flow, and ensuring safety and efficiency in warehouse operations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with WMS/WES/WCS, industrial networks, and data dashboards
CAD proficiency for layout/drawing updates
Company
KnowHireMatch
In Today's challenging Job Market the advantage always goes to the first mover.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase