Systems Integration Manager

5 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Americold Logistics Full time
Job Description

The role of the Systems Integration Manager is to oversee the planning, execution, and finalization of commissioning and testing activities for new build or retrofit automation projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for owning field installation, testing, and troubleshooting through go-live and ramp-up phases, ensuring deadlines are met, KPI performance metrics are intact, and adhere to budget and schedule.

They will lead all development teams in launching greenfield automated cold storage sites, working closely with the Project Engineering Manager, the Systems Engineer, the Commissioning Manager, automation and software suppliers, and internal IT & systems teams to manage all facets of the interior automation installs within cold storage warehouses.

The Systems Integration Manager will also support Americold's local and regional operations and maintenance teams pre- and post-go-live to ensure a smooth transition, including training, acceptance, ownership, spare parts management, and preventive maintenance for all automated systems.

This role requires a subject matter expert with knowledge of software systems (WES/WCS), controls, mechatronics, and hardware/devices, applying best practices to improve facility operations and business processes through sustained automation/mechanical reliability and analytics/metrics development-reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute project work plans, commissioning schedules, and transition plans in cooperation with the Americold PM & operations teams and the Automation Supplier commissioning teams.
  • Lead/support all major PLC/WES/WCS/WMS and other system conversions to ensure defect-free launches for automated warehouses.
  • Understand and troubleshoot any problems in integration of mechanical, electrical, or controls systems to enable rate and cycle time.
  • Augment User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Readiness Tests, working with site analysts, project managers, and super-users internal and from external OEM vendors to run all simulations and scripts required to support successful launches and turnovers.
  • Lead gap analysis of future PLC/WES/WCS/WMS implementations with the Systems Engineer and the Commissioning Manager to identify process performance shortfalls.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and/or equivalent experience Mechatronics/Automation.
  • 7+ years of site implementation experience and leadership for automated, complex sites.
  • 5+ years' experience in Engineering and/or Automation Operations preferred.
  • Experience managing large systems and physical programs including PLC/WES/WCS/WMS conversions, launches, and automation go-lives.
  • Must be able to work remotely and travel an estimated 75-85% of the time to support projects.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Technically advanced in managing warehouse management systems (WMS preferably Blue Yonder) and warehouse execution systems (WES), implementations, and PLC controls a plus.
  • Proficient with data mining & data analysis tools; SQL/database query/extraction, Cobra, Excel, Power BI, Jaspersoft, etc.
  • Systems Engineering experience and ongoing site support.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

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About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure.

We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage.

Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.



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