Contract Logistics Automation Control Specialist

at  KuehneNagel

Challenge your talent and come onboard to live an extraordinary experience. Are you ready to ignite the future of logistics together?We are looking for a highly motivated Contract Logistics Automation Control Specialist to join us in our Mantua warehouse.We are creating a 130,000 sqm state-of-the-art, fully automated warehouse that will handle logistics services for our client adidas and serve 19 countries across Eastern and Southern Europe.It’s not just about technology: sustainability is at the core of our operations. With cutting-edge technologies and a strong focus on sustainability, we are building a warehouse that is fully sustainable and environmentally friendly.Be part of this exciting journey in Kuehne+Nagel logistics by applying now!

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• 2 – 5 years’ experience in large scale (>300FTE) highly automated fulfilment operations with strong preference given to eCommerce / Fashion / Retail experience, preferably in multinational companies with matrix organizational structure.
• Proven track record of successful completion of projects related to operation automated systems commissioning, software integration, calibration, or troubleshooting.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of automated systems as SCADA, PLC, etc …, and confidence with WMSs and WCSs applied in operational environments as warehouses or production factories.
• Experience with metric oriented and data analysis-based work environments characterized by the respect of strict SLAs and deadlines and ability to prioritize issues and tasks by using ticketing systems.

YOUR ROLE

As a Automation Controls Specialist, you will be part of the Systems team, being responsible for managing the troubleshooting for our automatic systems while interacting with a team of experts.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with local Operations, Planning, Technical Engineers and IT team to ensure MHE systems optimisation and project implementation and high systems availability.
• Supporting the Contract Logistics System Manager in the execution of the daily “DILO” and release of work in line with customer SLA’s.
• Monitor and maximise the ongoing progress of the day-to-day control room operation, identifies opportunities for improvement, challenges the daily DILO and drives a continuous improvement mentality.
• Oversee the monitoring of SCADA/WCS/WMS system and cameras and support as escalation for any issues raised to maintain electro-mechanical flow of totes and pockets through direction of engineering resources.
• Communicate and report technical anomalies regarding MHE system directly to local Technical Engineers by respecting strict deadlines and priority set up.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, measuring equipment, performance to contract, documenting issues and issuing a prioritised action plan to drive improvement and maintain optimum performance.
• Development and implementation of reports regarding MHE systems to show, explain and analyse automated system operations and identify in advance potential issues.