SMRTs: Do you think our role will be redefined with the addition of the RMEO positions? If so, in what ways?
With added headcount designed to handle simpler tasks like jam clearing and basic PMs, I think it might stand to reason that we could see sweeping headcount reductions for T3s to save money on personnel costs, with a work responsibility realignment related more toward reliability and continuous improvement; similar to the switch they made with controls CSLs last year.
On top of this, the implementation of these "assessments" seems like a veiled way to potentially trim headcount as well, despite them advertising it as a way to identify knowledge/training gaps. Lastly, I'm curious how it all relates to Amazon wanting to "black out" sites in the next several years after using robotics to replace pickers, rebinners, etc...
What are your thoughts?