Senior Technical Projects Manager - Warehouse & Automation

CSR; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Employee assistance program

Rewards program discounts

Job summary

CSR is seeking an experienced Technical Projects Manager to lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of logistics infrastructure solutions across our national network. You will drive warehouse layouts, automation, and robotics initiatives to deliver tangible business outcomes.

You will collaborate with operations, transport and manufacturing teams to deliver practical, safe solutions and lead major projects from concept to completion across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Robotics, Mechatronics or similar field.
• 10+ years in warehouse, distribution centre or facility design.
• Knowledge of warehouse automation, MHE, racking and material handling solutions.
• Experience in manufacturing, building materials or bulky goods environments preferred.
• Proficient in CAD, SketchUp, Excel and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset prioritising safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise warehouse and yard layouts, material flows and operating models.
• Lead automation, mechanisation and robotics initiatives.
• Evaluate logistics technologies, storage solutions and MHE equipment.
• Develop business cases, cost models and operational simulations.
• Facilitate design workshops, technical reviews and safety assessments.
• Partner with operations, transport and manufacturing teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Lead implementation of network improvement projects and track benefits.
• Ensure all designs meet safety, compliance and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Warehouse automation

Education

Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

SketchUp

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSR is seeking an experienced Technical Projects Manager to lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of logistics infrastructure solutions across our national network. You will drive warehouse layouts, automation, and robotics initiatives to deliver tangible business outcomes.

You will collaborate with operations, transport and manufacturing teams to deliver practical, safe solutions and lead major projects from concept to completion across Australia and New Zealand.