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[Remote] Engineering Project Manager - Material Handling Equipment
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Novolex is hiring an Engineering Project Manager to lead full-cycle material handling equipment projects and develop network-wide strategies focused on cost of ownership and energy efficiency. The role works with manufacturing and warehousing sites, operations, procurement, engineering, IT, vendors, and OEMs to deliver equipment solutions, savings, and ongoing technical support.
Responsibilities
- Research, recommend, and specify material handling solutions for various applications across manufacturing and warehousing logistics
- Develop and execute replacement strategies, budgets, project plans, and timelines
- Stay current on mobile equipment trends, battery technologies (Lithium, Fast Charge, Opportunity Charge, etc.), and energy consumption strategies
- Lead initiatives such as propane-to-electric lift conversions, electric yard spotters, and green energy credit programs
- Implement telemetry systems to optimize mobile equipment usage and performance
- Analyze maintenance and repair trends with vendors and operations leaders to identify cost-saving solutions
- Create business cases and capital acquisition requests for equipment purchases or leases
- Manage projects and assets using SAP
- Collaborate with Procurement on equipment purchasing, scheduling, and setup
- Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing, Distribution Operations, Engineering, IT, and external solution providers
- Recommend new warehouse/distribution center technologies based on operational needs
- Communicate effectively with Engineering and Operations leadership
- Provide technical troubleshooting and ongoing support
- Offer insights into processes affecting direct and indirect operating costs
- Uphold and promote customer’s corporate safety standards
Skills
- BS degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5–10 years of experience in multi-facility distribution operations
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams
- High analytical ability; skilled in data analysis and clear communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to create, view, and interpret CAD drawings
- Experience with various types of material handling equipment and storage/retrieval systems
- Familiarity with SAP for project management
- Background in warehouse data analytics and telemetry systems
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Wellness program
- Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health; specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work
- Opportunities for advancement
- Skills development and advanced education programs
- Training and development programs and courses available through MyLearning
- Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
- A Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization
- Remote work
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