Woolworths

• Ensure high Reliability and availability of Automation Equipment 
• Collaborate with automation equipment suppliers, residential service teams, and operations teams 
• Permanent onsite role at the Auburn automated online fulfillment centre

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do  

• Accountable for automation up time, systems and  technology infrastructures to ensure  the continued performance and reliability of the automated fulfilment operation
• Management of the onsite Automation team as the primary relationship holder
• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance and resource utilisation
• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to the operations team in areas supporting equipment performance and reliability objectives
• Support the delivery of quality control across all operational areas to meet set expectations

What you’ll bring 

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
• Experience in reliability management across warehouse automation, manufacturing or engineering
• Proven track record of contract and contractor management and 3PL provider
• Exposure to automation systems and suppliers, e.g Vanderlande, Dematic, Schaeffer, Swisslog, Knapp or Witron
• Proficient in computer skills to run data analysis, create reports, graphs, charts, presentations, training packages
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline of Automation / Manufacturing / Engineering

What you’ll experience

• An attractive remuneration package
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands 
• A global business with endless career possibilities A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.