Supply Chain Automation Engineer

<p style="text-align: center; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #202124;"></span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; background: white;"><br><br></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 15.0pt;">OnTrac</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> is hiring an <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Supply Chain</strong></span> </span><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Automation Engineer</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">!</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!</p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Founded in 1986, <strong>OnTrac </strong>has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.<strong> </strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal; border-image: initial; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; border: medium none currentcolor;"><strong><span style="font-size: 15.0pt;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Remote - This position may be performed <strong>remotely </strong>in states where the company is authorized to employ individuals. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1c1c1e; background: white;">Compensation: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1c1c1e; background: white;">The base pay range for this position is <strong>$125k - $188k</strong>. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.</span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Employment Logistics:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Automation Engineer oversees the performance of all automation sortation systems across the network. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, accountability, and KPI performance in partnership with Site Operations, Engineering, and Linehaul teams.</span></p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Success in this role combines strong analytical capability, operational expertise, and executive communication skills to ensure automation assets are optimized for throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.</span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Unpacking the Benefits:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include: </span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Life and short- and long-term disability coverage </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">401(k) retirement savings plan with company match  </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Two (2) floating holidays per year </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Paid sick leave* </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Six (6) paid company holidays </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave   </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Additional wellness and employee assistance programs </span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #202124;">Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies. </span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;">The Must-Haves:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">8+ years of experience in Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Automation Performance</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of sortation systems (carton, smalls, automated conveyance)</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of OEE and throughput optimization</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proven ability to drive results across multiple sites</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proven ability to influence without direct authority</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Exceptional analytical skills, including data interpretation and KPI development</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level presentations</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience presenting to VP / C-suite audiences</li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 1pt 0in 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;">Your Mission in Motion:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 1pt 0in 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">A summary of key responsibilities for the role is outlined below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business objectives. </span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 1.0pt; margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 1pt 0in 5pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Network performance ownership: </strong>Own end-to-end performance of all automation sorters (carton, smalls, irreg) across the network.</li> <li style="margin: 1pt 0in 5pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Core KPI improvement: </strong>Drive improvement in key performance metrics including Throughput (PPH), Availability/Uptime, Quality/Defect Rates, and OEE (Availability, Performance, Quality).</li> <li style="margin: 1pt 0in 5pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Systemic issue identification & scalable solutions: </strong>Identify systemic issues and deploy scalable solutions across multiple sites.</li> <li style="margin: 1pt 0in 5pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>KPI reporting & performance visibility: </strong>Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting cadences, ensuring real-time visibility into site performance and standardized reporting across the network.</li> <li style="margin: 1pt 0in 5pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Operational accountability & corrective action: </strong>Partner with site Operations leaders to set performance targets, hold teams accountable to execution, drive corrective actions for underperforming sites, and ensure adherence to standard work and process compliance.</li> <li style="margin: 1pt 0in 5pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Executive communication & alignment: </strong>Lead Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) with senior and C-suite leadership, providing concise updates on network health, risks, opportunities, and performance versus targets, while delivering clear recommendations and action plans.</li> <li style="margin: 1pt 0in 5pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Program leadership & execution: </strong>Lead network-wide initiatives to improve sorter efficiency, reduce rehandle and defects, optimize resource allocation, track progress against goals, and ensure timely execution and closure of action items.</li> <li style="margin: 1pt 0in 5pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Cross-functional partnership: </strong>Partner with Operations, Engineering/Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, and Linehaul/Network Planning to align network decisions with throughput, cost, and scalability objectives.</li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;">Paving your way to your success:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;"> </span></p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">You bring strong ownership and accountability, driving measurable improvements in network KPIs and creating clear accountability across operations teams.</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">You use data-driven decision making to translate complex performance data into simple, actionable insights.</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">You demonstrate strong executive presence, maintaining credibility with both frontline operations and executive leadership.</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">You lead with operational excellence, keeping sortation performance focused on throughput, quality, uptime, and efficiency.</li> <li style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">You bring cross-functional leadership and a bias for action, moving quickly to resolve issues and drive network-wide improvements.</li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;">Posting Timeline:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;"> </span></p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least 15 days from the date of posting</p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;">Disclosures:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;"> </span></p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">*Washington state employees are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.</p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The salary range above represents the national range for this position. The salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at OnTrac, and the actual base salary offered may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to: Geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, job-related skills and competencies, market alignment, and financial considerations. </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Compensation decisions are made based on the specific circumstances of each hire to ensure fair and competitive pay.</p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply! </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 107%;">OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p>

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