[Hiring] Technical Program Manager - Automation & Robotics @BJ's Wholesale Club

Role Description

Reporting into the Director, Robotics and Automation, the Technical Program Manager will increase BJ's supply chain capacity, in a growth environment, by managing the introduction of automation, robotics and systems into the BJ’s warehouse environment. The objective is to drive down overall supply chain cost by increasing efficiency through robotics, automation, and system integration.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with the Director, execute the robotics and automation business plan. Adapt that plan as people, market technology and company objectives evolve across BJ’s warehouses.
• Proven industry experience automating warehouse processes, systems and increasing labor capacity through robotics, including:
  • Increase labor productivity and space utilization by implementing robotics and automation solutions across the warehouse footprint.
  • Direct experience implementing robotics and automation for common warehouse operational tasks including pallet sortation, pallet load/unload, automated guided vehicles and custom pallet build for in-store and B2B receipt. Experience training TM’s on these technologies.
  • Analyze order picking and packing technologies to develop a more responsive operation that increases accuracy and throughput.
  • Maximize investments in WMS and TMS and investigate technology bolt-on options to further enable the supply chain to meet growing demand with greater efficiency. Experience implementing warehouse control and execution systems.
  • In Omni operations, work with cross functional teams to lower order fulfillment cost, optimizing in-club picking/packing processes for labor efficiency.
  • Analyze micro-fulfillment as a method to increase speed, agility, and responsiveness while decreasing cost in the context of dynamically changing eCommerce demand.
  • Integrate B2B sales systems and in-club processes, including new types of facilities to optimize order flows, in-club staging and labor utilization.
  • Develop and train others in the operation of all types of automated manufacturing equipment and processes, generate detailed work instructions.
  • Define, oversee, and commission the implementation of newly developed automation systems.
  • Manage, schedule, and budget assigned projects. Improve efficiency for current work and systems.
  • Lead and work cross-functionally with Learning & Development (L&D) and facility engineers to develop and deliver robotics training for deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Partner with L&D to develop and deploy Team Member training.
• Provide technical guidance in making design choices for BJ’s for warehouse deployment. Drive continuous improvement, adaptation, and growth.
• Expert in technical project planning, engineering implementation and delivery – including concept design and architecture reviews.
• Develop and connect technical plans to measurable outcomes through understanding of business and innovation goals. Manage risks related to people, process, and technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ work experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment, working directly with emerging technologies, specifically Robotics. Experience supporting the build-out and running of transformation pipeline.
• Experience developing automation solutions for warehouse applications.
• Experience using OEE metrics to monitor and improve automation equipment.
• Experience defining automation equipment/process path specific KPIs and dashboards for both Operations and Support teams.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, relevant engineering degree or mathematics. MBA preferred.
• Experience with Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems as well as Warehouse Control and Execution systems. Generally comfortable with IT systems, strong knowledge of complete Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to understand and develop constructive partnerships with functional business partners on a day-to-day basis and ability to negotiate with business partners at all levels of the organization.
• Clear and effective communication, attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including supervising cross-functional teams, training team members, strong presentation skills, and the ability to track pilot tests and communicate results.
• Strategic business judgement to understand drivers of performance. Data driven and objective lens to view operational performance.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with senior leaders in Operations as well as SMEs in the home office and field.
• Ability to manage high volume of work, multiple tasks, meet project timelines.

Job Conditions

• Up to 80% travel to DC’s and/or Clubs. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be comfortable with and have experience working in construction zones which may be dusty or loud. Baseline knowledge of proper PP&E at such locations is required.
• Most of the time is spent moving about on hard surfaces.

Compensation

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $146,000.00.