Warehouse Design Lead

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Warehouse Design Lead directs the development and coordination of warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications from conceptual through detailed design and construction support. This role ensures alignment between warehouse design, site infrastructure, and overall facility strategy, working closely with A/E firms, automation and robotics teams, and multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver warehouse solutions that integrate storage, material flow, and automation readiness (ASRS, AGVs, pallet systems) within a GMP-compliant environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design Leadership & Coordination:  Lead the development and coordination of warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications.
• Design Execution Oversight:  Oversee design execution across all phases (conceptual, basic, detailed design, and construction support).
• Strategic Alignment:  Ensure alignment between warehouse design, site infrastructure, and overall facility strategy.
• A/E & Team Coordination:  Coordinate with A/E firms and multidisciplinary teams to integrate all warehouse elements.
• Layout Definition & Optimization:  Define and optimize warehouse layouts, including:

• Receiving, storage, and shipping areas
• Cold storage, flammable storage, and quarantine zones
• Sampling, inspection, and support areas

• Flow Efficiency:  Ensure design supports efficient flow of materials, personnel, and equipment.
• Automation Readiness:  Incorporate automation readiness (e.g., ASRS, AGVs, pallet systems) into layouts.
• Automation & Robotics Collaboration:  Collaborate with automation and robotics teams to design:

• Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
• Autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) pathways
• Conveyor and pallet handling systems

• Systems Integration:  Ensure integration between warehouse systems and operational requirements.
• Stakeholder Interface:  Act as the key interface between:

• Engineering (Process, Utilities, Facilities)
• Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations
• Quality & Compliance teams
• Construction and commissioning teams

• Decision-Making Facilitation:  Facilitate decision-making and information flow across stakeholders.
• Regulatory & Standards Compliance:  Ensure compliance with:

• GMP, safety, and regulatory standards
• Corporate engineering and design standards

• Design Requirements Support:  Support development of design requirements and ensure adherence to approved design intent.
• Schedule & Budget Management:  Support development and management of:

• Design schedules
• Budget alignment for warehouse scope

• Risk Mitigation:  Identify and mitigate design-related risks (e.g., constructability, equipment constraints).
• Construction & Commissioning Support:  Provide design support during:

• Construction
• Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q)

• Design Issue Resolution:  Resolve design issues and coordinate design changes with project teams.
• Performance Assurance:  Ensure final design meets operational and performance requirements.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Proven experience leading warehouse design across conceptual, basic, detailed design, and construction support phases.
• Experience coordinating with A/E firms and multidisciplinary engineering teams (Process, Utilities, Facilities).
• Working knowledge of warehouse layout design, including receiving, storage, shipping, cold storage, flammable storage, and quarantine zones.
• Familiarity with automation systems relevant to warehousing, including ASRS, AGVs, pallet systems, and conveyor/pallet handling.
• Knowledge of GMP, safety, and regulatory standards, along with corporate engineering and design standards.
• Experience supporting design schedules, budget alignment, and design-related risk identification (e.g., constructability, equipment constraints).
• Experience providing design support during construction and Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q).

Preferred

• Experience interfacing across Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations and Quality & Compliance teams in a regulated environment.
• Background integrating automation and robotics systems into warehouse design.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Warehouse layout design and space planning (receiving, storage, shipping, cold storage, flammable storage, quarantine).
• Automation and material handling systems: ASRS, AGVs, conveyor and pallet handling.
• Design schedule and budget coordination.
• GMP and regulatory compliance standards.

Soft Skills

• Cross-functional stakeholder coordination and facilitation of decision-making.
• Strong communication across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Construction/Commissioning teams.
• Problem-solving and risk mitigation in design and construction contexts.