Director, Physical Automation

Create and execute roadmap for the physical automation rollout in FQ Tissue (North Star – No human interactions with machines for operations, maintenance or product handling)

Create business case and prioritize rollout of physical automaton projects

Lead cross functional teams across the organization (operations, maintenance, engineering, business unit leads, IT hardware, SAP, project management, Product development )  to execute physical automation projects  

Joint development of automation solutions along with suppliers wherever applicable for the benefit of FQ

Create a consortium of suppliers, research labs, universities etc who can partner with FQ to the vision of no human interaction operations

Insure the organization is prepared and knowledgeable for the ongoing introduction of new automation solutions

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related degree.   

Experience leading TPM or Continuous improvement methodologies (IWS, Lean etc)

Experience with implementation of automation projects to reduce waste and variability in industrial environments, for example: self-guided vehicles, trailer loading, ASRS, robots (humanoid, dogs or others), sensors/cameras, manual operations automation, AI solutions in machines, automated product quality checks, converting line automation, warehouse automation, etc.

Experience working with suppliers of technology, machinery or automation solutions

Paper industry or CPG experience preferred

Strong leadership skills

Technical mastery – mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, data

Manage suppliers and external partners

Ability to lead cross functional teams via influence

Good communication skills – oral, written, presentation

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

Paid time off (three-week minimum)

Medical, dental and vision starting day one

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

Tuition assistance

Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

...and more!