Engineering Manager; Warehouse Launch Manager

WHY JOIN ALO? Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life. OVERVIEW: At Alo, our focus is on our associate culture, customer promise, quality and safety. The Engineering Manager, DC is responsible for leading the engineering and automation functions within the fulfillment center to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role oversees automation systems, maintenance strategies, process improvements, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational performance and business goals. The Engineering Manager partners closely with Operations, Safety, IT, Facilities, and Maintenance teams to maximize equipment uptime, improve productivity, and drive operational excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead and manage engineering, automation, and technical support functions within the fulfillment center. • Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for automated material handling equipment and facility systems. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: o Throughput o Equipment uptime o Productivity o Safety o Cost reduction o Quality improvement • Manage automation systems including conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, scanners, and warehouse control systems. • Develop and monitor KPIs related to equipment reliability, downtime, preventive maintenance completion, and operational efficiency. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for major equipment failures and operational disruptions. • Partner with Operations leadership to support daily execution and peak planning activities. • Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs. • Manage engineering and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation. • Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers. • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and engineering best practices. • Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering documentation, and maintenance procedures. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for engineering operations. • Recruit, develop, coach, and manage engineering and technical team members. • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field. • 5+ years of engineering or maintenance leadership experience in fulfillment, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments. • Experience managing automation systems and material handling equipment. • Strong leadership and people management skills. •…