Automation Project Manager - TekWissen ® : Job Details

Position: Automation Project Manager

Location: Champaign, IL

Duration: 12-15 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Remote

Payrate:$ 90.00 - 100.00/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third largest food and beverage company in North America

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• General Project Management
• Oversee project from PO through startup and closeout
• Lead weekly update calls with client and suppliers
• Manage communication with vendors, E80, and client
• Drive and manage project schedule
• Maintain and update project task list
• Manage project documentation

Execution Phase 1

• Verify scope, specifications, flows, throughputs, etc.
• Guide E80 through detailed engineering and design
• Develop detailed project schedule and plan
• Manage E80 WMS integration with internal IT and contractors (first time integration with SAP EWM)
• Establish phased installation plan with E80

Execution Phase 2

• Manage onsite installation and startup
• Oversee startup activities: change management, operational tools, floor marking, signage, etc.
• Coordinate training for operators, supervisors, etc.
• Ensure safety specifications are met
• Manage setup and training of E80 resident maintenance team onsite
• Guide E80 through final site acceptance testing and qualification

Scope of Project

• Engineering, design, installation, and startup of:
• 44 Elettric80 AGVs
• 12 Chargers
• 1 Inbound conveyor exchange
• 2 Outbound conveyor exchanges
• Exchange lanes with case picking, layer picking, and rail
• New conveyor distribution system from manufacturing (existing conveyor remains; replacing outfeed end with new accumulation, 12 P&D spurs, controls, scanning, profiling, etc.)
• E80 SMILE WMS integration and implementation (first site integrating E80 WMS with SAP EWM)
• Drive and manage integration with internal IT and external support
• Collaborate with Internal IT on onsite servers and network architecture

Must Haves:

• Solid project management experience
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required.
• Experience managing large capital projects
• Experience with industrial automation
• Specifically AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) is a major plus.
• Broader automation experience is acceptable if AGVspecific experience is unavailable.
• Candidates should not be fresh out of college.
• Years of experience are flexible, but practical experience with automation projects is essential.
• Must be willing to travel

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.