Supply Chain Physical Automation Platform Lead
Cintas
Supply Chain Physical Automation Platform Lead
Cintas
Uniform rental, cleaning, and safety services
Requisition Number: 232592
Cinas is seeking a Supply Chain Physical Automation Platform Lead who will be responsible for defining, governing, and deploying scalable automation solutions across the global distribution network. This role shapes the enterprise automation roadmap, partners closely with operations, IT, and suppliers, and leads major automation implementations from concept through stabilization. Day to day, the role balances strategic platform leadership with hands-on technical and project execution.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Define and maintain enterprise automation standards, requirements, and design principles.
• Establish and govern a multi-year automation solution menu and roadmap.
• Evaluate automation technologies based on performance, cost, maintainability, and integration fit.
• Lead pilots and proof-of-concept initiatives prior to network-wide deployment.
• Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and controls system designs.
• Lead end-to-end automation projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and vendors.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, IT, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance.
Required:
• Must be authorized to work in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in physical automation or material handling systems.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.
• Experience governing automation standards and platforms.
• Strong project and program leadership experience.
• Experience integrating automation with WMS, WCS, ERP, or SAP EWM.
• Experience leading operational change management and go-live stabilization.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time, with additional travel during peak project execution phases and be onsite in Mason, Ohio.
Preferred:
• Experience managing system integrators and automation suppliers.
• Strong understanding of distribution and fulfillment operations.
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Global Supply Chain
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Cintas provides a broad range of workplace services and products primarily in North America, including workwear rental and cleaning, facility services, first aid and safety supplies, and fire protection. It operates on a subscription model where clients pay recurring fees for uniform rental and maintenance, facility services, safety training, and safety products. The company delivers its services through a combination of on-site support, centralized distribution, and cleaning networks to keep workplaces safe, clean, and professional. What sets Cintas apart from competitors is its integrated, one-stop approach with a large national footprint, emphasis on operational excellence, and strong focus on customer service and regulatory compliance. The goal is to help businesses maintain safe, compliant, and professional environments by providing reliable, ongoing support and training through predictable, recurring partnerships.
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