Senior Manager, Warehouse Automation

Agropur; Toronto; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Warehouse Automation to oversee technical strategy for automation projects. Your role will encompass defining system architectures and performance indicators while leading the integration of automated systems to improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has 10 to 15 years of experience in warehouse automation with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers competitive benefits along with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define success criteria, KPIs, and design standards for automation projects.
• Lead the integration of automation systems and compliance with safety standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and align automation strategy with logistics.

Skills

Warehouse automation

Project management

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering or relevant field

Tools

ASRS

WMS

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Job Overview

Agropur is looking for a Senior Manager, Warehouse Automation to join its team based in Don Mills.

Role Description

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.

What 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 007: $126,600 to $158,300 (Base salary will be determined based on academic background, experience, training, and job-related skills).

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits / Culture

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. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.