Automation Manager

Key Responsibilities

Automation Strategy & Implementation

Design and implement:
Warehouse Automation Systems
Sortation Systems
Conveyor Systems
Dimension Weighing Systems
Automated Handling Equipment
Evaluate emerging automation technologies:
Robotics
Automated Sorting
Smart Warehousing
Electric Vehicle (EV) logistics integration
Warehouse & Process Engineering

Develop warehouse layout designs.
Improve material flow efficiency.
Optimize:
Picking Processes
Sorting Processes
Storage Systems
Define equipment sizing and specifications.
Project & R&D Management

Lead automation project lifecycle:
Feasibility Study
Design
Testing
Deployment
Conduct research into new automation trends.
Collaborate with vendors and integrators.
Operational Optimization

Identify automation opportunities to:
Reduce manual work
Improve throughput
Enhance accuracy
Support scaling operations across multiple warehouses.
Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechatronics
Experience

8 – 10 years in:
Automation
Manufacturing
Warehouse Engineering
Logistics Engineering
Experience with:
Conveyors
Sortation Systems
Warehouse Automation
Industrial Equipment
(Logistics experience preferred but automation experience is acceptable.)

Skills

Process engineering
Mechanical & electrical systems knowledge
Project management
Vendor management
Layout design & workflow optimization
Key Success Traits

Hands-on
Innovative
Curious about technology
Self-initiated
Comfortable trying new solutions