Retail Manufacturing AI Specialist

Job Title: Retail Manufacturing AI Specialist

Location: Jersey City, NJFulltimeJob SummarySeeking an AI specialist with strong domain expertise in retail manufacturing and facility operations to identify, prioritize, and drive high-value AI and GenAI interventions.

This role requires the ability to engage operational and technology stakeholders across the USA and Japan, translating business challenges into scalable AI solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate manufacturing facilities, production workflows, maintenance, utilities, and supply chain operations to identify inefficiencies.Discover and prioritize AI and GenAI use cases across:Predictive maintenanceQuality controlEnergy optimizationWorkforce productivityProcess automationDevelop business cases by quantifying:Potential benefitsROIImplementation complexityOperational impactDefine AI transformation roadmaps, prioritize pilot initiatives, and collaborate with technology teams on solution design and implementation.Work closely with plant leadership, operations, engineering, and IT/OT teams across the USA and Japan to drive alignment and adoption.Develop a prioritized inventory of high-impact AI opportunities across facilities.Establish measurable ROI, cost-saving opportunities, and productivity improvement targets.Deliver actionable AI implementation roadmaps with clear milestones, dependencies, and ownership.Identify and support AI pilots with measurable operational KPIs and scalable deployment potential.Drive improvements in:Equipment uptimeProduction efficiencyProduct qualityEnergy consumptionOperational costsRequired SkillsStrong understanding of:Facility operationsManufacturing processesIndustrial IoTIT/OT environmentsPractical knowledge of:AIGenAIComputer VisionPredictive AnalyticsIntelligent AutomationExperience developing AI business cases and engaging senior operational stakeholders.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and cultures.Ability to work with stakeholders across the USA and Japan, including cross-cultural communication and international travel.Preferred SkillsJapanese language proficiency.Experience working with manufacturing organizations across multiple geographies.QualificationsExperience in manufacturing operations, industrial transformation, or AI-led operational consulting.Proven ability to identify, prioritize, and drive AI-enabled operational transformation initiatives.Experience supporting AI strategy, pilot execution, and enterprise-scale implementation programs.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf