At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major automation projects from design to implementation in a dynamic food distribution environment.
- Company: Join B&E Food Group, a leader in innovative food manufacturing and distribution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge automation technology.
- Other info: Opportunity to collaborate with top suppliers and engineers in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on automation in a growing national business.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse or industrial automation and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 92475 - 113025 $ per year.
B&E Food Group is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Project Manager to lead the design, delivery and implementation of major automation projects across our warehouse, distribution and production operations. This role requires someone who understands automation from initial concept through to commissioning and operational handover, with strong knowledge across both physical automation hardware and software systems.
You will work closely with B&E management, automation consultants, engineers, builders, software teams and equipment suppliers to ensure projects are delivered as fully integrated operational systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead automation projects from concept design through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover
- Manage warehouse automation projects including AS/RS, pallet cranes, shuttle systems, GTP, conveyors, sortation, robotics and AMRs/AGVs
- Review automation layouts, equipment specifications, capacity modelling and throughput calculations
- Work with architects, builders and engineers to integrate automation requirements into facility design
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls and software workstreams
- Manage integration across SAP, WMS, WCS/WES, PLC, SCADA and automation equipment
- Review supplier proposals, technical submissions, exclusions and interface responsibilities
- Manage automation suppliers, contractors and systems integrators
- Coordinate FAT, SAT, commissioning and performance testing
- Identify project risks, bottlenecks and system integration issues before they impact delivery
- Develop maintenance, critical spare parts and system recovery strategies
- Support operational training, SOP development and go-live readiness
- Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability and efficiency
About You
We are looking for someone with strong experience in warehouse automation, industrial automation, manufacturing automation or systems integration. Experience across several of the following areas is highly desirable:
- AS/RS and high-bay crane systems
- Shuttle and tote systems
- Conveyors and sortation
- Goods-to-person systems
- Robotics and automated pallet handling
- PLC and controls systems
- SCADA
- WMS / WCS / WES
- SAP or ERP integration
- Cold storage, food manufacturing or temperature-controlled automation
A qualification in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Industrial Engineering is preferred, although strong practical project-delivery experience will be highly regarded.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will be technically strong, commercially aware and highly practical. You should be comfortable working directly with major automation suppliers, challenging technical designs, troubleshooting complex issues and coordinating multiple contractors and stakeholders. You do not need to personally program every PLC or software interface, but you must understand how mechanical systems, controls, software, building infrastructure and operations connect together.
This is a significant opportunity to take ownership of major automation projects within a growing national food distribution and manufacturing business.
Senior Automation Project Manager in Blacktown employer: B&E Foods
B&E Food Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Senior Automation Project Manager to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company offers opportunities to lead cutting-edge automation projects in a dynamic environment, ensuring that your contributions directly impact the efficiency of our national food distribution and manufacturing operations. Located in a vibrant area, B&E provides a supportive atmosphere where teamwork and continuous improvement are at the forefront, making it a rewarding workplace for those seeking meaningful employment.
