Warehouse Automation Project Lead

CSR Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Parental leave 14 weeks

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

CSR Limited in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Technical Projects Manager to lead design, evaluation and implementation of innovative logistics infrastructure across our national network. You will work with operations, transport and manufacturing to deliver practical solutions, advancing warehouse automation and safety, with a strong focus on cost models and business cases.

This role offers opportunities to influence large-scale projects from greensfield to upgrades while upholding CSR's

Qualifications

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

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 post-implementation benefits.
• Ensure all designs align with safety, compliance and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Warehouse design

Automation knowledge

CAD/SketchUp

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety & compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Mechatronics/Robotics degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

CSR Limited in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Technical Projects Manager to lead design, evaluation and implementation of innovative logistics infrastructure across our national network. You will work with operations, transport and manufacturing to deliver practical solutions, advancing warehouse automation and safety, with a strong focus on cost models and business cases.

This role offers opportunities to influence large-scale projects from greensfield to upgrades while upholding CSR's