Automation CI Lead for FMCG & Knapp Systems

Woolworths Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts

Wellbeing programs

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a Lead for its Continuous Improvement team at a Melbourne North automated Customer Fulfilment Centre. You will partner with the CFC leadership to identify, define and drive automation and process improvements, with a focus on safety, efficiency and quality across the site.

You will lead a team, coach CI practitioners, and work with Knapp on PLC/SCADA systems, change control, and SOP development.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black).
• Experience in automated FMCG/distribution/manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record with continuous improvement and process improvements.
• Experience with tactical and operational planning in complex environments.
• Strong communication and influencing skills for stakeholder mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CFC leadership and WooliesX to identify and enhance automation performance using CI methods.
• Lead and coach a team to monitor performance trends and drive root-cause investigations.
• Develop and implement CI initiatives and automation solutions across the site.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and software; fault-find as needed.
• Collaborate with Knapp to assess PLC/SCADA changes and review change requests; support SOPs and training.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

PLC

SCADA

Change control

SOP writing

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Knapp automation

Job description

Woolworths Group is seeking a Lead for its Continuous Improvement team at a Melbourne North automated Customer Fulfilment Centre. You will partner with the CFC leadership to identify, define and drive automation and process improvements, with a focus on safety, efficiency and quality across the site.

You will lead a team, coach CI practitioners, and work with Knapp on PLC/SCADA systems, change control, and SOP development.