As the lead, you'll be heading up a technical team that goes directly onsite to plants and supplier locations.
your main mission will be to thoroughly evaluate these environments - looking at existing material flow, defining data architecture for rfid, enabling suppliers with necessary technology, and working closely with the people who know the supply chain and facilities best.
based on your findings, you'll be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of rfid gtl solutions, assessing their practical and technical feasibility for specific sites, and carefully documenting all your observations and plans.
essentially, you're the expert who figures out the technical 'how' and 'if' for bringing rfid-driven automation into our material tracking, laying the groundwork for truly intelligent inventory and streamlined receiving processes!
it requires someone with solid technical skills, exceptional project leadership, and a deep understanding of rfid technology and supply chain logistics.
- educational foundation: bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., electrical engineering, computer engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain engineering, or a related technical discipline).
a strong technical foundation is essential.
- industry experience: proven experience working within manufacturing, production, or logistics/warehousing facilities, with a strong understanding of material handling processes and supply chain operations.
- automation & aidc expertise: direct and significant experience with radio-frequency identification (rfid) technology is a major requirement.
this includes:
- deep understanding of rfid principles (uhf gen2), hardware (readers, antennas, inlays, printers), and software (middleware).
- experience with rfid data encoding and global label standards (e.g., gtl).
- experience in evaluating, designing, or deploying rfid solutions in industrial environments.
- system integration knowledge: experience with warehouse management systems (wms), particularly sap extended warehouse management (ewm), enterprise resource planning (erp) systems, and sap or cmms.
experience with loftware spectrum is highly beneficial.
- technical leadership: demonstrated experience leading technical teams or complex technical initiatives.
ability to coordinate tasks, manage team members, provide technical guidance, and ensure safety and efficiency during onsite deployments.
- site evaluation & implementation: experience conducting technical site surveys or evaluations for rfid deployment.
ability to assess physical infrastructure (rf environment, network, power) and understand its impact on rfid performance.
- analytical & problem-solving skills: strong analytical skills, particularly in defining data architectures, analyzing material flow processes, identifying integration points, and troubleshooting complex technical issues related to rfid systems.
ability to collect and quantify data related to material movement and rfid read rates.
- communication & collaboration: excellent verbal and written communication skills.
proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders within a plant environment (e.g., industrial engineers, manufacturing planning & logistics, plant it, operators, supervisors) and with external suppliers/vendors.
experience conducting interviews or workshops to gather requirements and insights.
- solution design & feasibility analysis skills: ability to translate business requirements and technical findings into conceptual and detailed rfid solutions.
strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess the technical and operational feasibility of proposed solutions.
ability to compare different rfid hardware and software platforms and determine the best fit based on requirements and facility constraints.
- documentation & reporting skills: experience creating detailed technical reports, summarizing findings, and documenting proposed solutions (including diagrams, data flow maps, and technical specifications).
ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- travel: position has a requirement for onsite evaluations at manufacturing facilities and supplier locations, the ability and willingness to travel frequently would be a necessary qualification.
- software & tools: proficiency with microsoft 365 suite, including ms project.
familiarity with spectrum loftware, sap ewm, cmms, and ariba (for procurement) is highly advantageous.
- experience in manufacturing/industrial environments: proven experience navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of implementing technology in real-world plant and warehouse settings.
- leadership experience: demonstrated ability to lead and motivate technical teams, coordinate diverse activities, and ensure project success.
- analytical skills: exceptional ability to dissect complex problems, analyze data, and devise effective technical solutions.
- communication and