Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Design material-flow layouts for conveyors, sorters, automated guided vehicles and storage systems.
Select robots, PLCs, sensors and control systems that suit the warehouse's order volumes and product types.
Program and commission automated lines, and test them before they go live.
Integrate equipment with the warehouse management system so that orders move correctly from receiving to dispatch.
Troubleshoot jams, faults and breakdowns, and plan preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
Work with operations, safety and vendor teams to meet throughput and safety targets.
Track throughput, error rates and downtime, and propose upgrades based on the data.
