Automation CI Specialist in Melbourne

Lead a CI team at one of Woolworths’ automated fulfilment sites. Work hands-on with Knapp automation, PLC and SCADA systems. Shape best practice for future automated sites across the network.

Melbourne North is Woolworths' second automated Customer Fulfilment Centre, located at 144 Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows. Purpose-built to serve the growing Melbourne North catchment with same-day, next-day and scheduled delivery propositions, it applies key learnings from Auburn CFC to deliver a safer, more efficient and higher-quality operation for our team and customers.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with the CFC leadership team and the broader WooliesX team to identify, define and enhance automation system/business performance, through analysing current practices and looking to utilise continuous improvement methodologies to create a culture of safety, efficiency and quality with a team 1st, customer 1st focus.
• Lead and coach a team to monitor performance trends and deviations, and drive root cause investigation.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives and automation solutions across the site.
• Fault-find technical issues across automation systems and software.
• Partner with our onsite vendor, Knapp, to assess PLC and SCADA systems, review software change requests and propose improvements through change control.
• Present impact analysis to leaders and support the training team to embed change.
• Take part in system testing (including DILO), operational readiness and commissioning, and write SOPs and work instructions.

What you’ll bring:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green or Black).
• Ideally you will have worked in an automated environment across FMCG, distribution or manufacturing.
• Proven experience with continuous improvement methodologies and implementing successful process improvements.
• Experience in tactical and operational planning in a complex environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to effectively manage business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll experience:

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands.
• A global business with endless career possibilities.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.