Gestionnaire principal automatisation d’entrepôt

Agropur; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in Longueuil is seeking a Senior Manager of Warehouse Automation to oversee automation and modernization projects. The role involves defining system architectures and performance indicators, as well as managing supplier relations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of warehouse systems and 10-15 years of relevant experience, along with strong project management skills. Proficiency in both English and French is required, with frequent travel expected within Canada.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance plan

Career path opportunities

Pension plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• 10 to 15+ years of experience in warehouse automation or industrial integration.
• PMP or APICS CSCP/CPIM certification is an asset.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical reference for automation projects.
• Define success criteria, KPIs, and design standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and align automation strategies.

Skills

Warehouse automation expertise

Project Management

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English and French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or relevant field

Tools

PLC

SCADA

SAP EWM

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you!

Agropur is looking for a Senior Manager, Warehouse Automation to join its team based in St-Hubert.

The Senior Manager, Warehouse Automation is Agropur’s technical expert for automation and modernization projects. This role defines system architectures, success criteria, and performance indicators for major investments. It leads the technical strategy, specifications, supplier management, and commissioning of automated systems (ASRS, AMRs, conveyors, WCS/WMS/WES, palletizing) to ensure optimal, scalable, and reliable integration.

Reporting to the Director of Technical Services and PMO Governance, this position collaborates with engineering, operations, IT/OT teams, and OEMs to deliver measurable gains in throughput, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.).
• Pension plan including employer contributions and more.
• Salary range: $115,100 to $143,900 (Base salary will be determined based on academic background, experience, training, and job-related skills).

What’s involved in this role:

The Senior Manager, Warehouse Automation will be responsible for:

• Acting as the technical reference for automation and smart distribution projects.
• Defining success criteria, KPIs, and design standards.
• Translating operational needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and aligning automation strategy with Agropur’s logistics roadmap.
• Serving as the primary technical point of contact with OEMs, integrators, and software partners.
• Overseeing the structuring of service contracts (SLA, LTSA), including KPIs and penalties.
• Ensuring system integration (WMS, WCS, PLC, ERP) and compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Participating in design reviews, risk analyses, and FAT/SAT validations.
• Defining acceptance protocols and commissioning requirements.
• Contributing to investment planning and ROI evaluation.
• Developing and maintaining automation standards for consistency and scalability.
• Conducting post-implementation audits and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Staying ahead of technological trends (IoT, digital twins, AI, predictive maintenance).

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or other relevant field.
• 10 to 15+ years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling systems, or industrial integration.
• PMP (Project Management Professional), APICS CSCP or CPIM (an asset).
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end automation projects from design to commissioning, ideally in the food industry.
• Expertise in ASRS, AMR/AGV, conveyor technology, palletizing, and WMS/WCS/WES (preferably SAP EWM).
• Knowledge of industrial controls (PLC, SCADA, safety systems).
• Strong skills in contract management and supplier relations.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Availability for frequent travel (50–75%) within Canada and occasional travel to the U.S.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French (English required to work with colleagues across Canadian provinces).

We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.