Associate Director – Logistics Automation Lead
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Associate Director leading logistics automation in a company connecting people through food. Driving strategic initiatives for operational efficiency and service improvements in logistics.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of automation technologies across our logistics network.
- Drive strategic automation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
- Develop and execute a multi-year automation roadmap aligned with enterprise logistics strategy.
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities across sites.
- Partner with IT, Engineering, and Operations to ensure seamless integration of automation technologies into existing infrastructure.
- Identify productivity initiatives that generate cost savings, cost avoidance and/or service improvements.
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of automation projects, including vendor selection, capital planning, installation, and performance validation.
- Define and track success metrics such as throughput, latency, and cost savings.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout project lifecycle.
- Leverage analytics to monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Drive standardization and best practices across sites to maximize asset utilization and ROI.
- Collaborate with regional warehouse leaders, procurement, finance, and customer logistics to align automation goals with business needs.
- Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new technologies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 10 years of experience in logistics, with at least 5+ years in automation leadership preferred.
- Up to 50% travel required.
- Prior experience with logistics automation project execution and implementation.
- Proficient in SAP, Excel, Power Point, and Transportation Management System (TMS) platforms.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions improving the overall transportation network.
- Knowledge of SAP & freight payment systems (US Bank Syncada preferred).
- Ability to back-up manager while absent or delegated to strategic operational meetings.
- Train other transportation analyst or planners in operational tasks.
- Proven track record of deploying automation projects AGVs, robotics, or WMS enhancements in a multi-site environment.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with KPI development and performance dashboards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Benefits:
- Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
- Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
- Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
- If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
- Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
- Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
- Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
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