Job Description
At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

WHAT IS HAPPY RETURNS? Forward-thinking brands like Revolve, Everlane, and Rothy's partner with Happy Returns to make returns beautiful for shoppers, brands, and the planet. Happy Returns is: • Loved and adored by shoppers-95% would recommend us to friends! • Based in Los Angeles, CA • Backed by top investors like PayPal Ventures, Upfront Ventures, and USVP Come help us shape the future of retail! HELP SHOPPERS, RETAILERS, AND THE PLANET We're not solving a small problem, and we're not addressing a small market. We're going after returns-the part of the online purchase experience shoppers say they hate most. Our customers use Happy Returns' returns software and reverse logistics to reduce costs, retain revenue, and make their supply chains sustainable-while acquiring and keeping loyal shoppers. DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE At Happy Returns, you'll have a substantial impact. We solve challenging problems, work well as a team, and get great support and development from management.

Position Summary

Happy Returns is experiencing rapid growth and has launched multiple facilities, or hubs, in the last two years. We now operate in Pennsylvania, California, and Mississippi. We are looking for an experienced distribution professional to set and execute a vision for automation in our hubs that supports continued growth and lean operations. This is a unique opportunity to impact a large operation at a rapidly growing logistics and technology company. A solid grasp of the landscape of warehouse automation, preferably with a background in engineering, is preferred but a diverse set of experience will also be considered. Reporting to the Expansion and Automation Senior Manager, the Automation & Engineering Manager will:

• Play a key role in developing our vision for automation across our facilities to support growth and expansion, including as our operations evolve over time
• Contribute to a strategic long-term-year facilities plan that optimizes available space and aligns with future automation solutions

• Review engineering plans and assess their validity to ensure we make durable, effective choices with the technology we install in our hubs
• Stay abreast of the landscape of automation and be opportunistic in gathering and presenting options to apply the best available technologies in our hubs
• Develop key metrics to track progress against our plans and the return on our investment in automation, with the ability to scale these nationwide
• Build a deep understanding of day-to-day operations of the warehouse and generate ideas to integrate automation alongside manual processes
• Create a safe work environment by actively designing and implementing with a safety-first mindset

• Collaborate with the senior operations team to develop and streamline warehouse procedures which maximize the lifespan and efficiency of our facilities
• Contribute to an amazing work culture by integrating feedback and ideas from the specialist population and developing systems that inspire great work and collaboration. Our goal is to cement Happy Returns as a top workplace within the local regions.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• B.S. or B.A. degree
• 4-8 years' experience designing, planning, or standing up warehouse automation projects, preferably with exposure to vendor management and engineering review.
• Ability to work alongside software and systems development teams. A technical or analytical background is a plus.
• Experience in an ultrafast-scaling organization and/or excitement to be a part of one - we are disrupting a multi-billion-dollar industry and are expecting tremendous growth in the near-term
• Experience setting project standards and proven effective management of those standards

• Proven ability to participate effectively in and at times lead project teams from idea generation to implementation. Our culture is a critical part of our success, and you need to help drive it.
• A "get things done" attitude with the ability to pursue work independently and manage high quality results with little oversight
• Excitement for working in a start-up environment with high level of ambiguity and change
• Strong desire for continuous improvement of environment as well as a personal, lifelong learner mentality
• A long-term perspective on career development and desire to grow professionally within the company

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Benefits

Compensation for this position includes competitive pay and equity as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and paid vacation. We are looking for someone who loves a challenge and wants to participate in the upside opportunity of this large underserved market.

We believe we work more productively and our jobs are more enjoyable when our team includes members with a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences. We take all reasonable steps to seek out candidates with diverse experience and ensure our work environment is welcoming and respectful for everyone on our team.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
As part of PayPal's commitment to employees' health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

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