Technical Integration Manager

Actual Title: Material Flow Engineering ManagerHiring team is now open to this worker being in Atlanta, GA. However, they will need to travel to Normal, IL .*** or RV Tech: *** Worksite location:Normal, IL and Atlanta Working hours: 8-5 Travel: Some travel Overview The Material Flow Engineering Manager at *** is a critical leadership role responsible for designing, optimizing, and executing the end-to-end material supply chain, from external suppliers directly to the assembly line. The primary goal is to ensure material availability to meet high-volume production targets while maintaining efficiency and safety. This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions across the global footprint. Key Responsibilities • Advanced Automation and AI Strategy: • Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence. • Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-time. • Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and conveyor systems. • Strategy and Optimization: • Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.g., sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughput. • Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies. • Data & Systems Architecture: • Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure data integrity for material tracking and inventory control. • Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolving operational requirements. • Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate material replenishment triggers. (*** software) • Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technology interfaces across the production floor. • Engineering & Layout Design: • Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow plans, covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production line. • Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and optimized material supply routes. • Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklift and custom-engineered racking systems. • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions (dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomics. • Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment and optimize process cycle times. • Resource & Project Management: • Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metrics. • Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC) requirements and labor allocation. • Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety, ergonomic, and throughput standards. • Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalation. • Documentation & Standard Work: • Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and minimize process variation. • Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure 'Design for Logistics' principles are applied. Required Qualifications • Experience: preferably of 5 to 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing OEM's, logistics, or supply chain engineering, with at least 5 years in a formal supervisory or leadership capacity. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • Technical Proficiency: • 2+ years' experience with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilities. • Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years' experience. • Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results. • Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). • Core Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, proven leadership qualities, and strong communication skills necessary to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment characterized by ambiguity. Preferred Qualifications • An MBA or Master's degree. • Experience working with Yard Management Systems (YMS). • Experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.) and data visualization tools (MS PowerBI). • Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-chain solutions accordinglyActual Title: Material Flow Engineering ManagerHiring team is now open to this worker being in Atlanta, GA. However, they will need to travel to Normal, IL .*** or RV Tech: *** Worksite location:Normal, IL and Atlanta Working hours: 8-5 Travel: Some travelOverview The Material Flow Engineering Manager at *** is a critical leadership role responsible for designing, optimizing, and executing the end-to-end material supply chain, from external suppliers directly to the assembly line. The primary goal is to ensure material availability to meet high-volume production targets while maintaining efficiency and safety. This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions across the global footprint. Key Responsibilities • Advanced Automation and AI Strategy: • Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence. • Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-time. • Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and conveyor systems. • Strategy and Optimization: • Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.g., sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughput. • Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies. • Data & Systems Architecture: • Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure data integrity for material tracking and inventory control. • Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolving operational requirements. • Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate material replenishment triggers. (*** software) • Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technology interfaces across the production floor. • Engineering & Layout Design: • Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow plans, covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production line. • Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and optimized material supply routes. • Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklift and custom-engineered racking systems. • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions (dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomics. • Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment and optimize process cycle times. • Resource & Project Management: • Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metrics. • Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC) requirements and labor allocation. • Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety, ergonomic, and throughput standards. • Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalation. • Documentation & Standard Work: • Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and minimize process variation. • Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure 'Design for Logistics' principles are applied. Required Qualifications • Experience: preferably of 5 to 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing OEM's, logistics, or supply chain engineering, with at least 5 years in a formal supervisory or leadership capacity. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • Technical Proficiency: • 2+ years' experience with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilities. • Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years' experience. • Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results. • Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). • Core Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, proven leadership qualities, and strong communication skills necessary to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment characterized by ambiguity. Preferred Qualifications • An MBA or Master's degree. • Experience working with Yard Management Systems (YMS). • Experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.) and data visualization tools (MS PowerBI). • Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-chain solutions accordingly[] Shift: []