Warehouse Automation & Engineering Manager

Warehouse Automation & Engineering Manager

What you need to know:

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview:

This role offers the opportunity to own warehouse automation performance, lead a skilled maintenance team, and drive long-term reliability across advanced material handling systems.

Role Overview:

The Warehouse Automation & Engineering Manager serves as the local technical authority and people leader responsible for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated material handling systems. This role blends hands-on operational knowledge, engineering oversight, and team leadership to ensure automation supports safe, high-volume distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Automation & Engineering Ownership:

• Own system performance, uptime, and reliability for automated warehouse equipment
• Oversee implementation and long-term maintenance of conveyors, automation, and MHE systems
• Ensure systems operate to expected throughput, accuracy, and safety standards
• Monitor KPIs and partner with stakeholders to resolve performance gaps

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership:

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs across automation assets
• Plan and oversee maintenance, repairs, and emergency response activities
• Maintain accurate spare parts, tools, and equipment inventories
• Drive root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives

People Leadership:

• Coach, develop, and manage a team of maintenance technicians
• Set clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans
• Train team members and warehouse staff on automated system operation and safety

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

• Champion safety programs including electrical, fire safety, lockout/tagout, and confined space practices
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Vendors on system upgrades and enhancements
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost, safety, and scalability

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience supporting or managing warehouse automation or MHE systems
• Experience leading or supervising technical teams
• Working knowledge of automated distribution or high-volume warehouse environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred:

• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training
• EIT, PMP, CTP, or relevant technical/management certifications

Physical Qualifications:

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 50lbs.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [email protected]

About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits:

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.