Automation Design Manager
Company: Bimbo Bakeries
Location: Horsham
Posted on: May 29, 2023
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Snapshot
Full-Time
Horsham, PA
Supply Chain
5-7 years
5/9/2023
req33667
Job DescriptionHave you ever enjoyed Arnold -, Brownberry - or
Oroweat - bread? A Thomas' - English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps
snacked on a Sara Lee -, Entenmann's - or Marinela - cake or donut?
If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!More than
20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales
routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at
every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide
a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity,
promotes development and allows our associates to be their
authentic selves.
The future belongs to those who choose to shape it. The Value Chain
Automation and Transformation team at Bimbo Bakeries USA is a group
of dedicated, creative, and driven individuals determined to build
the future of BBU's supply chain. We'll grant you the artistic
license to draft new models for supplying our customers and
consumers with the world's best baked goods and snacks. You will be
responsible for ideating, testing, implementing, and refining
industry disruptive practices that will dramatically improve
service, reduce cost, and create new levels of job satisfaction for
our associates. This position will work across functions, engage
with leaders at all levels of the organization, and offer
unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional
growth.
Automation Design Manager
This transformation leader will play an essential role in
transforming the way that BBU's supply chain operates. Team members
work individually and in groups with local management teams to
improve the supply chain operational efficiency of targeted
distribution centers and plants. The team is also responsible for
deploying supply chain technology and works closely with internal
and external software/hardware development teams to develop the
most efficient processes. Operational areas of focus include but
are not limited to shipping, transportation, inventory management,
materials handling equipment, staffing, network optimization,
process automation and facility design. The person filling this
role must be a highly motivated individual who leads with behaviors
that encourage innovation, change, and teamwork.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Design detailed shipping dock layouts for automated solutions.
Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to create
solutions that drive efficiency and/or quality improvements.
Explore and recommend new technology and processes to improve
supply chain efficiency.
Provide recommended sizing of a new distribution center or shipping
dock.
Complete labor analysis for proposed or existing solutions.
Work with local management to assist in the development of robust
economically driven business cases and capital justifications.
Support new facility openings ensuring the solution proposed
operates as designed.
Work with 3rd party providers in outsourced BBU operations.
Meet with potential outside vendors, select vendor, and direct them
by providing a clear understanding of project objectives,
limitations, and timelines.
Use project management principles for planning, scheduling,
executing, and controlling all projects.
Utilize basic time study skills to evaluate alternatives and select
the most efficient method of operation.
Eliminate labor and material waste through the development of
effective designs.
Measure results and success rates of initiatives through use of key
performance indicators.
Meet or exceed established safety, service, cost, and productivity
goals.
--- Willingness to travel (up to 50%) & work flexible schedules,
hours, etc.; NOTE - some weekend work may occasionally be required
during project launches
#LI-TN1
Job Requirements
Key Behavioral Competencies:
Effective communicator with the ability to articulate a vision and
a compelling reason for change
Comfortable with driving change and interacting with all levels of
leadership
Strong analytical skills
Ability to lead/contribute in a cross-functional team
environment
Innovative out-of-the box thinking skills to drive transformational
change
Education & Work History:
BS IE, ME, or Supply Chain Management, a combination of education,
training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to
perform the work may be substituted
5-7 yeas or experience preferred
Competent user of MS Office suite
Proficiency in AutoCAD required
Experience in Flexsim or other simulation tools desired
Prior experience with enterprise planning and warehouse management
systems (ex. Oracle, SAP) preferred
Physical Demands:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
--- Able to use a variety of communication methods on frequent
basis.
--- Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment printers,
fax, phone, etc.
--- Able to sit, stand, stop, and have use of hand motor
coordination regularly.
--- Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of
time on a periodic basis
Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy
that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and
employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender,
age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification
protected by law.
Keywords: Bimbo Bakeries, Philadelphia , Automation Design Manager, Executive , Horsham, Pennsylvania
|
Click
here to apply!
|
