Automation CI Lead - PLC/SCADA & Lean Six Sigma

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Global career possibilities

Wellbeing programs incl. Sonder app

Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a hands-on CI Lead at one of our automated fulfilment sites in Melbourne. You will partner with the CFC leadership and WooliesX teams to drive safety, efficiency and quality through continuous improvement and automation across the site.

You will lead performance monitoring, develop CI solutions, and coordinate with Knapp for PLC/SCADA enhancements, including testing, readiness and SOP creation.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt required.
• Experience in automated environments within FMCG, distribution or manufacturing.
• Proven experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process improvements.
• Experience in tactical and operational planning in a complex environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team to monitor performance trends and deviations, and drive root cause investigation.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives and automation solutions across the site.
• Fault-find technical issues across automation systems and software.
• Partner with on-site vendor Knapp to assess PLC and SCADA systems, review change requests and propose improvements through change control.
• Present impact analyses to leaders and support the training team to embed change.
• Participate in system testing (including DILO), operational readiness and commissioning, and write SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Woolworths Group is seeking a hands-on CI Lead at one of our automated fulfilment sites in Melbourne. You will partner with the CFC leadership and WooliesX teams to drive safety, efficiency and quality through continuous improvement and automation across the site.

You will lead performance monitoring, develop CI solutions, and coordinate with Knapp for PLC/SCADA enhancements, including testing, readiness and SOP creation.