Full Job Description
Role: Head of Warehouse Automation
Location: Leicester
Salary: £100,000 to £120,000 + Car / Allowance, Bonus & Benefits
The Role
We have been exclusively engaged to source a Head of Warehouse Automation role, working for a well established, reputable, growing firm. This person will assume responsibility for the groups UK Solutions Design Automation & Innovation strategy, Capex investment and leadership of the internal department.
The Head of Warehouse Automation will be at the forefront of warehouse biased automation projects, collaborating with industry-leading manufacturers, integrators and internal DC based site teams – whilst ensuring the customer themselves feel at the heart of bespoke, futuristic and cutting-edge solutions. Your expertise will help drive efficiency throughout your team and transform the way the company operates.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess current warehouse operations and work flows to identify improvement opportunities.
- Analyse customer requirements, including operational data and tender documentation.
- Identify and propose opportunities for automation and process enhancement.
- Develop tailored automation strategies and solutions to meet the unique needs of each warehouse.
- Design warehouse solutions, considering the latest technology, automation options, and industry best practices. This includes:
- Warehouse processes
- Layouts
- Equipment
- IT integration
- Provide detailed financial and operational comparisons for alternative solutions, including risk assessments.
- Prepare tender response documents and deliver compelling presentations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, operations, logistics) to ensure smooth implementation of automation technologies.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of automation solutions post-implementation, making adjustments where required.
- Stay updated on advancements and trends in warehouse automation to continuously bring innovative ideas to the table.
The Candidate
- A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background – Essential.
- To be Degree educated, with a field preference of Logistics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering –Advantageous.
- A minimum of 7+ years leadership experience in automated solutions design or operational warehouse automation project capacity – Essential.
- A strong delivery background in design and implementation of automation solutions – Essential.
- In-depth knowledge of automation technologies (e.g. AMR’s, AGV’s, Robotics, AI, Conveyor Systems) – Essential.
- Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma knowledge – Advantageous.
- Technically proficient using advanced Microsoft Office Excel functionality (macros; pivot tables; data links; lookups; etc.) with the ability to deal with complex data management – Essential.
- Ability to use warehouse / automation simulation tools e.g. CLASS – Advantageous.
- Confident communicating with Senior Management, Key Stakeholders and customers up to and including Board Level – Essential.
- Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills, whilst capable of working under pressure to meet critical deadlines and complete objectives – Essential.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities – Essential.
- To have the ability to travel UK wide, with a preference of being based from Head Office (Leicestershire) for 2 x days per week –Essential.
The Package
- Salary – £100,000 to £120,000.
- Company Car / Car Allowance (£10k)
- Company Bonus scheme.
- 25 Days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays.
- Enhanced Company Pension scheme.
- A hybrid working pattern.
- Career advancement in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
