Automation Projects Team Leader

Job Description

Our client, a leading logistics and warehousing company based in Coalville, is looking for a Automation Projects Team Leader to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, an innovative approach, and experience working in a automatedwarehouse operation.Our client, a leading logistics and warehousing company based in Coalville, is looking for a Automation Projects Team Leader to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, an innovative approach, and experience working in a automatedwarehouse operation.The key responsibilities of the Automation Projects Team Leader are as follows.

• Contribute to and assume accountability for the successful execution of automation projects within the National Supply Chain Management Department, maintaining adherence to project governance.
• Analyse packaging requirements and interpret data to evaluate the current packaging status, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to assess readiness for automation.
• Organise and execute supplier communication plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure timely and accurate information is shared with key stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for end-to-end project completion, streamlining processes and operations to enhance efficiency.
• Manage multiple logistics projects and tasks related to automation, including interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the processing and tracking of project action items and milestones.
• Proactively suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure the confidentiality of correspondence when required.
• Efficiently manage the flow of correspondence and information, both incoming and outgoing, with internal and external parties.
• Maintain a clear understanding of current actions and take appropriate measures as needed.
• Provide support for the implementation of departmental strategy as necessary.
• Demonstrate an advanced proficiency in MS Tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Project.
• Contribute positively and constructively to the Future Logistics Network Team.

The successful candidate with have the following experience, skills and qualifications for the role.

• Confidence and the capacity to communicate effectively with colleagues at all organisational level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with the aptitude to establish productive relationships with colleagues across all business tiers
• Prior experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Projects.
• Familiarity with Material Handling equipment projects.
• Competence in Project Management.
• Proficiency in Stakeholder Management.
• Proficiency in Risk and Issue Management.
• Adeptness in Project Planning.
• Track record of delivering substantial cross-functional projects.
• Competency in managing and coordinating inter-project dependencies to execute a program of change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Exceptional time management abilities, coupled with the capability to maintain organisation in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in accurately analysing and interpreting data.
• Experience in automated warehousing, with a broader understanding of Project Management and Logistics (Desirable).
• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies (Desirable)

£34,000 - £40,000Hybrid WorkingCompany PensionEmployee DiscountExcellent training and development opportunitiesAdditional BenefitsEA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.