Senior Manager, Automation & Innovation Engineering - Remote

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Senior Manager, Automation & Innovation Engineering, you will provide leadership in both program and project management, leveraging your engineering skillsets to drive processes and deployment through planning and execution. We’ll count on your skills and years of experience to be a champion of our values, ensuring an engaged workforce, loyal customers, efficient operations, and a bright future for yourself and GXO.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Manages pilots of new technology and automation in existing accounts to show continuous improvement and innovation, evaluating and determining if ROIs are accurate for use in future solution designs.
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for warehouse automation when complex solutions are incorporated into our RFP responses.
• Works with Solutions and Engineering at the operational and corporate level to incorporate the design of “game changing” approaches and solutions utilizing automation knowledge, best practices, and benchmarking.
• Evaluates, designs, and implements new processes and technologies: including robotics, storage rack, conveyor, automation, and other material handling and process improvement solutions for GXO customers
• Implements Innovation initiatives to help ensure the continuation of streamlined processes them to create a sustainably lean organization
• Integrates subject matter knowledge with industry experience, relevant related disciplines, program/process design principles, and business goals and strategy
• Leads teams or individuals on project work, to help clients and operators achieve sustainable results
• Manages multiple projects and program execution of moderate to high complexity
• Breaks down complex information in a systematic and communicable manner
• Works with the Business Analytics Team to gain knowledge of client business to determine the proper application of material handling equipment and automated solutions.
• Manage, mentor, develop, and train Warehouse Design Engineers to help perform project work as well as strengthen the team on an ongoing basis

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 5 years of engineering and leadership experience
• Lean methodology and AutoCAD experience
• Proficient in statistical analysis processes and understands how and when to apply them based on the situation and specific needs.

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or master’s degree
• 7 years of engineering project management leadership experience, including field expertise 
• 10 years of engineering leadership or operational experience in a manufacturing, distribution or warehousing environment
• The ability to identify and specify the use of automation where justified
• Solid interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to partner with each department and facility to streamline, improve and sustain processes with a primary focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost
• The ability to execute continuous improvement and Lean strategies by translating business objectives into actionable projects; willing to communicate and share best practices throughout the organization

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the Must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card by May 7, 2025, to comply with federal travel regulations.

• Familiarity and ability to comply with TSA security procedures.
• Ability to travel domestically via road, rail and air as required for the role and pursuant to Company travel and expense requirements.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.