Automation Manager

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A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

The CDC Automation Manager is responsible for successful operation of the Dematic Goods-to-Person Automation System. They will assist supervisors and associates that perform the various system functions by leading the system implementation and process improvement.

• Manage the automation system through a team of supervisors and associates the decanting, order fulfillment, quality control, replenishment, cycle counting and product consolidation.
• Train and coach the staff of supervisors and warehouse associates on the various functions utilized within the automation system.
• Analyze products and determine if it qualifies to be placed in the automation system and if the product should be set-up for loose and case pick.
• Assess productivity and quality measurements. Work with supervisors and associates to ensure workflows are followed.
• Manage the team of automation technicians to keep the automation system operating at maximum performance.
• Collaborate with SUSA logistics and Dematic.

• Minimum 5 years logistics experience managing in a distribution center environment.
• Demonstration of increased responsibilities throughout career.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in logistics.
• Experience with warehouse automation Goods-To-Person systems is critical.
• Flexibility to work all shifts as required.

• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Coaching and mentoring of employees.
• Goods-to-Person automation management experience required.
• Operational knowledge of automation processes.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Ability to understand with training the Eclipse and Dematic warehouse operating systems.
• Committed to the Mission, Values, and the Success of Capital Electric.

• Improved productivity - total warehouse lines per associate.
• Quality - accuracy of decanting, order fulfillment, and inventory.
• Inventory Control - discrepancies between shelf counts and Eclipse on-hand balances.

Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 with bonus potential

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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