Lead Warehouse Automation Integrator

2 months ago

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States The Foth Companies Full time
Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

Foth Production Solutions works closely with consumer product companies to solve their toughest technical challenges. We partner with clients to help streamline their capital spending and business decision process, enable operational efficiencies, and launch new products. We provide clients with a flexible offering of project engagement that ranges across consulting, engineering, design-build, and/or mixed execution through project start-up.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented Lead Warehouse Automation (Distribution and Logistics) Integrator who has a desire to contribute to our clients' success and is looking for new learning experiences, and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of our Green Bay, WI or US-Based Remote office location, and will require 25-35% annual travel (50% at peak times).

Role Description

As the Lead Warehouse Automation Integrator, you will play a critical role in optimizing logistics processes for some of the country's largest CPG & industrial manufacturers, while contributing to the growth of Foth's Distribution and Logistics Technology group. You will be responsible for the technical leadership through the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization to implementation, while being supported by a highly skilled team of program/project managers, engineers, and subject matter experts.

This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial and adaptable engineer with consulting experience, as the duties will evolve based on specific customer and project requirements. (Which could mean being in a customer-facing role, driving operational analysis, and providing future state conceptual design solutions. Or in later project phases, taking on the role of technical project manager, coordinating and aligning multiple automation providers on-site, or the role of process specialist to redesign a material flow during implementation.)

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Logistics & Material Handling Expertise:
  • Advanced knowledge of supply chain design, logistics concepts, automated material handling systems, warehouse management principles, and the ability to explain and rationalize design decisions in customer-facing environments is essential.
  • Experience in Operations Design for manual, automated or hybrid facilities.
  • Serve as a customer advocate in their automation journey, guiding automated material handling technology selection, integration, and implementation.
  • Conduct in-depth analyses of existing warehouse and material movement/storage processes, identifying opportunities for automation and improvement.
  • Design, estimate and implement cost effective material handling and automation solutions utilizing fit for purpose technologies.
  • Collaborate with internal & external teams to refine material flow and optimize facility layouts for maximum efficiency.
Solution Integration & Technical Leadership:
  • Identify scope, develop proposals, and create efficient and effective designs for client(s)
  • Lead automation projects from inception to completion, diving analysis, managing timelines, and making experience-based adjustments/recommendations.
  • Oversee installation, communication and testing of automation equipment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across companies, including engineers, operations, and IT, to ensure project success and alignment with strategic goals.
Automation & IT/OT Technical Expertise:
  • Possess a foundational understanding (at a minimum) of industrial automation principles, including PLC programming, SCADA systems, and integration protocols.
  • Work with controls engineers and vendors to select, integrate, and program automation technologies.
  • Working knowledge of software integration to ensure new automation solutions are seamlessly merged into existing facility management systems.
  • Experience with IT/OT convergence and knowledge of integrating automation solutions with enterprise systems is highly desirable.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering , or a combination of 2 or 4-year technology degrees supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience.
  • 10+ years of relevant software or systems design/implementation experience with exposure to supply chain systems/engineering environments, including systems integration and troubleshooting complex projects.
  • Ability to manage the technical portion of all stages of the development process: design, testing, implementation, and operational support across multiple stakeholders and providers
  • Strong software solution fundamentals (ex., WMS/WES/WCS, MES. ERP), including integration methodologies.
  • Knowledge of various automated material handling and storage technologies such that "best fit" components can be recommended to clients. (AMR/AGV, ASRS, Conveyance)
  • Experience designing and implementing large-scale, fault-tolerant, highly integrated systems.
  • Travel as required (domestic and/or international) for fieldwork and/or other client/business objectives (25-35% annually, with surges up to 50% at times)
Desired Skills & Capabilities:
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
  • Effective interpersonal communication and presentation skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Proactive and results-oriented with a passion for innovation and a drive for operational excellence.
  • Warehouse & Distribution center design, including process analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities
  • Willingness to work in an agile, team development environment.
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with Foth Basic Principles and Values


The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth
Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units - Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions - each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients' toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth's commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients' achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference

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