Senior Manager Material Handling and Warehouse Automation

Jabil; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Sr. Manager for Material Handling & Warehouse Automation in York and North Yorkshire. The role involves developing strategies to optimize warehouse automation, managing projects from design to execution, and establishing performance metrics. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in warehouse operations and automation technologies, along with significant project management experience. This position offers an opportunity to drive impactful automation innovations within a global infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in automation project management and equipment procurement.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Advanced expertise in Material Handling & Warehouse Automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global strategy for Material Handling & Warehouse Automation.
• Manage end-to-end automation projects, including requirements and vendor selection.
• Establish KPIs to measure automation performance and drive improvement.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations

Expertise in Material Handling & Warehouse Automation technologies

Project management experience

Vendor management experience

Ability to design integrated automation solutions

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder-influencing skills

Integration with SAP, MES, and supervisory systems

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager Material Handling & Warehouse Automation is responsible for defining and executing Jabil’s global automation strategy for warehouse and material flow operations. This role oversees the development, standardization, and deployment of scalable automation solutions across global sites, ensuring strong business impact, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. The position serves as the key liaison for requirements definition, vendor engagement, project execution, and successful system implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and lead the global strategy for Material Handling & Warehouse Automation.
  • Align automation programs with operational, supply chain, and business priorities.
  • Set and maintain global automation standards and preferred vendor lists.
• Project Delivery
  • Manage end‑to‑end automation projects—including requirements, vendor selection, design, installation, and handover.
  • Ensure delivery on time, on budget, and with measurable ROI and safety improvements.
  • Create standardized playbooks and deployment guidelines for global use.
• Technology & Innovation
  • Evaluate and implement technologies such as AS/RS, AMRs, AGVs, conveyors, sorters, WMS integrations, and vision systems.
  • Lead trials and pilots to validate solutions before scaling.
  • Promote integrated, end‑to‑end automation ecosystems.
• Team & Vendor Management
  • Lead global, cross‑functional engineering and project teams.
  • Manage relationships with OEMs, system integrators, and key technology partners.
• Operational Excellence
  • Establish KPIs to measure automation performance and value.
  • Drive continuous improvement using data, benchmarking, and site feedback.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Advanced expertise in Material Handling & Warehouse Automation technologies.
• Proven project management and vendor management experience.
• Ability to design integrated automation solutions and specify system requirements.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder‑influencing skills.
• Experience integrating automation with SAP, MES, and supervisory systems.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in automation project management and equipment procurement.
• Equivalent education/experience combination considered.

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Equal Opportunity

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.