Assistant Manager, Operations

**The Role**

We are currently searching for an **Assistant Manager, Automation**. This is a **Full-Time Permanent **opportunity**.**

**Location**: This role is based out of our Port Coquitlam Distribution Centre.

**Who We Are**

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Responsible for all current and future site automation and the related performance, enhancement, system and vendor support
- Provide hands on leadership and support for Technicians, Supervisors, as well as onsite and offsite third-party support teams regarding all automated warehouse functions
- Support and/or lead any recovery, troubleshooting and analysis efforts, reporting all downtime with focus on root cause analysis and preventative action
- Monitor’s facility and individual performance, staffing levels, and attendance
- You will support the team’s knowledge of current and future automation requirements by providing training, education and documentation
- Ensures facility and warehouse equipment are maintained in accordance with established guidelines
- Ensures facility implements and maintains effective health and safety programs that meet federal, provincial, and corporate requirements
- Develops policies and follow-ups with supervisors to ensure consistent enforcement of policies regarding security of facilities, assets, products, and employees
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with peers, subordinates, leaders, customers, and stakeholders
- Coordinate, manage and communicate projects scheduled maintenance and recoveries
- Responds appropriately to changes and demonstrates flexibility
- Challenges and questions the status quo in a positive manner and looks for creative approaches and new solutions
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

**Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience**
- Undergraduate Degree or Certification in a field within Industrial Automation; which may cover Relational Databases, Industrial Controls, Network Administration
- 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity
- 3-5 years of experience in industrial automation
- Supplemental experience in one or any of the following areas would be required: industrial controls, relational databases, or troubleshooting network architecture
- 2-3 years experience working with relational databases (ie. Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle SQL Server)
- Experience using reporting software, preferably SSRS or Power BI
- Experience using ERP and WMS systems including SAP (ECC, EWM, ORTEC) and Wonderware (system platform, MES, EI, and workflow)
- Experience in Project management, including requirements gathering, design, build, testing and implementation
- Proficient with MS office suite
- Demonstrates a strong combination of hands-on and strategic leadership
- Capable of understanding the distribution automation strategy and translating it into actionable activities
- Strong ability to diagnose complex technical problems involving mechanical, electrical, network, controls, and data aspects
- Proven track record of team building and development in a technical environment

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.