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Material Handling Engineer Automation Manager

Southern Glazers
Santa Fe Springs, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50 year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $98,900 - $131,050 a year plus bonus potential. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

 

Overview

Serves as the technical expert for the implementation and maintenance of automated warehouse systems and supervises a team of maintenance workers to maintain automated systems and building operations.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of new warehouse equipment and technologies

  • Monitor key performance indicators and evaluate that new technologies are performing according to expectations

  • Ensure automated warehouse systems are maintained and operational at all times

  • Ensure robust preventative maintenance system is in place for all facets of the automation, conveyors, and related systems

  • Coach, counsel, and manage a team of employees

  • Train direct reports and other warehouse staff on the use of automated warehouse systems

  • Plan and oversee all maintenance and repair work and develop an efficient system for dealing with emergency repair problems

  • Order and receive supplies and equipment and maintain necessary inventories

  • Ability to work varying hours and shifts as required to maintain operations

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 2 years of experience or equivalent education and related industry experience.

 

Preferred courses/certifications include:

    • OSHA training/certification

    • Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

    • Certified Technical Professional (CTP)

    • Professional Management professional (PMP)

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft suites

  • Knowledge of safety programs including but not limited to; electrical, fire safety, IPE and confined spaces

Physical Qualifications: 

  • Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping

  • May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 50lbs

 

 EEO Statement:

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

Salary : $98,900 - $131,050

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