AutoStore Automation Manager - Lead Warehouse Optimisation

Proactive Global; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an Automation Manager based in Birmingham to lead and optimise the AutoStore operation within a high-volume distribution environment. You will own performance, drive improvements, and manage a team of Team Leaders and Pickers.

You will use data analysis to monitor KPIs, report to the Board, and partner with IT and operations to deliver automation projects, including carton and pallet picking.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams (Team Leaders, Pickers/Operatives) in a high-volume warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong track record of improving productivity, processes or operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to analyse KPIs and report performance to senior leadership.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse automation technologies and systems.
• Experience diagnosing issues, root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day performance, throughput and efficiency of the AutoStore operation.
• Manage and develop approximately 10 Team Leaders and Pickers/Operatives.
• Monitor KPIs and produce regular performance reporting for the Board and Management.
• Identify and implement improvements to productivity, processes, workflows and labour utilisation.
• Investigate picking errors, system issues and recurring operational problems using structured root-cause analysis.
• Diagnose and triage AutoStore issues, minimising downtime and disruption.
• Manage support issues with AutoStore and coordinate with technology partners for improvements.
• Train warehouse teams in AutoStore processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with operations, IT and management to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Support future warehouse automation projects, including carton and pallet picking.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Communication

Tools

AutoStore

Blue Yonder

Kerridge K8

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking an Automation Manager based in Birmingham to lead and optimise the AutoStore operation within a high-volume distribution environment. You will own performance, drive improvements, and manage a team of Team Leaders and Pickers.

You will use data analysis to monitor KPIs, report to the Board, and partner with IT and operations to deliver automation projects, including carton and pallet picking.