Senior Project Manager - Automation

American Woodmark • Winchester, VA

141d

About The Position

As a Sr. Project Mgr. Automation, you will identify, develop, and execute projects to automate varied manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for understanding operations' requirements, developing tailored automation strategies, and ensuring seamless integration of automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. This corporate position will work closely with multiple manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Mexico to identify and implement areas where automation can improve efficiency and reduce costs. This position will develop, execute, and deliver projects for our manufacturing plants as well as act in an advisory role on plant-led projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field such as robotics, automation, industrial, or manufacturing.
• 5-7 years experience in developing and executing manufacturing automation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design processes to meet current and future needs.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with plants, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project management skills to coordinate and oversee automation projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with client plants to understand their automation needs and operational challenges.
• Conduct thorough assessments of existing systems and processes to identify areas for automation.
• Develop an array of automation possibilities with well-trained Critical and Economic Thinking skills.
• Assess risk, upsides, costs and recommendations for potential alternatives.
• Relate thought process and recommendation to stakeholders and get their feedback and approvals.
• Complete justification documents and obtain buy-in from client sites.
• Engage appropriate vendors through quoting and design processes.
• Manage vendor performance, coordinate design reviews, installation needs, system testing and commissioning.
• Provide on-site support and troubleshooting during the initial startup phase.
• Manage projects to completion, leading/interacting with collaborative teams.
• Provide operations with training, documentation, maintenance and operations procedures.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in automation technologies.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to existing automation systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees