Supply Chain Physical Automation Platform Lead

Supply Chain Physical Automation Platform Lead

Location:

Mason, OH, US, 45040

Requisition Number: 226231

Cinas is seeking a Supply Chain Physical Automation Platform Lead who will be responsible for defining, governing, and deploying scalable automation solutions across the global distribution network. This role shapes the enterprise automation roadmap, partners closely with operations, IT, and suppliers, and leads major automation implementations from concept through stabilization. Day to day, the role balances strategic platform leadership with hands‑on technical and project execution.

• Define and maintain enterprise automation standards, requirements, and design principles.
• Establish and govern a multi-year automation solution menu and roadmap.
• Evaluate automation technologies based on performance, cost, maintainability, and integration fit.
• Lead pilots and proof‑of‑concept initiatives prior to network‑wide deployment.
• Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and controls system designs.
• Lead end‑to‑end automation projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and vendors.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, IT, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance.

Required:

• Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in physical automation or material handling systems.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.
• Experience governing automation standards and platforms.
• Strong project and program leadership experience.
• Experience integrating automation with WMS, WCS, ERP, or SAP EWM.
• Experience leading operational change management and go‑live stabilization.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time, with additional travel during peak project execution phases.

Preferred:

• Experience managing system integrators and automation suppliers.
• Strong understanding of distribution and fulfillment operations.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with premiums below the national average.
• Four different medical plan options; one plan offered at zero cost.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match/profit sharing/employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the company.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Skill development, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Category:
Engineering, Organization:
Global Supply Chain, Employee Status:
Regular,

Schedule:

Full Time, Shift: 1st Shift, Nearest Major Market:
Cincinnati, Job Segment:
Supply Chain, Supply, Controls Engineer, Change Management, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Management