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ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution receives, stores, manages inventory, and ships fresh and non-perishable product throughout the network of local brand stores. ADUSA Distribution facilities handle a mix of product types, including fresh, frozen, grocery and health and beauty care items. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

Shape the Future of Supply Chain Automation

Are you ready to lead transformative change in one of the most critical areas of modern distribution? ADUSA Distribution is seeking a visionary Director of Automation to spearhead automation initiatives that will redefine efficiency, quality, and customer experience across our organization.

In this role, you will own the automation roadmap-from strategy to execution-delivering cutting-edge solutions that position ADUSA as an industry leader. You'll collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize operations, and create a consumer-centric culture within Distribution and Transportation (D&T).

What You'll Do

• Lead the Vision: Develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with ADUSA's long-term goals.
• Drive Innovation: Identify, prioritize, and implement advanced automation technologies that elevate performance and scalability.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with IT, Operations, and Shared Services to integrate automation seamlessly into our technology and process landscape.
• Build Partnerships: Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and evaluate emerging solutions to keep ADUSA ahead of the curve.
• Inspire Teams: Provide leadership that fosters engagement, adaptability, and a culture of high performance.
• Deliver Results: Ensure automation initiatives meet strategic objectives, financial targets, and operational excellence standards.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to set direction and influence alignment across multiple functional areas.
• Change Leader: Proven experience driving organizational transformation and managing complex projects.
• Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of automation technologies, supply chain operations, and vendor management.
• Exceptional Communicator: Skilled at building trust and presenting ideas persuasively to all levels of the organization.
• Innovator: Passion for leveraging technology to solve challenges and create competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in automation and technology leadership roles, with strong financial planning and cross-functional project management expertise.
• Preferred Skills: Organizational change management, Witron experience, and a track record of delivering automation solutions in distribution or supply chain environments.
• Travel: 20-25% as needed.

Why Join Us?

At ADUSA Distribution, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of automation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver world-class service to millions of customers. If you're ready to lead innovation and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com