Head of Automation - Logistics

Job Description

As a Logistics Automation and Robotics Specialist with deep and proven experience in the delivery of physical automation projects, you will be able to demonstrate that you have led teams to implement successfully (achieving the benefits initially outlinedduring scoping) and embed robotics and automation solutions in the 3PL environment. Working with Unipart Logistics to further embed automation and robotics into our operations, you will help to strengthen our position as the supply chain transformation partnerof choice. Working as part of the Operations team you will support the leadership in embedding Operational Excellence through the application of Warehouse Automation consistently across ULs Operations.You will work closely with our Director of Operational Excellence and the wider leadership team to design, shape, and execute the Op Ex Digital strategy with emphasis on the application of warehouse automation. You will recruit, lead, manage, and coach a smallteam of automation experts to deliver the UL Automation strategy ensuring low risk automation rollout and predictable high levels of return on investment for UL and our customers.Head of Automation - Logistics Responsibilities: Use data from the WMS and understand the operational processes to advise which is the right solution for a number of our customers and businesses Use your industry network to engage with suppliers and follow the procurement process through to the reliable implementation of benefits Implement the chosen solution safely, on time, and to budget Transfer your knowledge to the Unipart Logistics team to build our capability in this area. Initially the automation projects are expected to be focused on enhancing picking processes, solutions such as AMRs, AGVs, Co-bots and Automatic FLTs. As time progresses other technologies will be adopted to further extend Uniparts range of capabilities Predominantly work within UL Operational Warehouses to retrofit automation, and wherever possible and applicable supporting other areas of the business to design automation into new business solutions Bring your knowledge and experience in predominantly manual warehouse environments, where there is passion and enthusiasm to automate key processes in the value stream Use the Unipart Way (Uniparts trusted and proven lean methodology) in your approach and the way you work, and work with various WMS platforms to integrate automation into the solutionHead of Automation - Logistics Requirements: Proven experience delivering multiple automation projects (either within an automation supplier or warehouse automation user) Proven experience working within the 3PL environment Proven experience of integrating automation with WMS and WCS environments such as Blue Yonda & SAP Wide ranging knowledge of Automation solutions Experience of working with specific automation solutions such as: AMR (autonomous mobile robotics), AGVs, Co-bots, Follow me / fetch robotics, Picking Carousels, Line management of automation engineers/ project managers Green Belt 6 sigma trainedDesirable Experience of managing multiple senior stakeholders across different locations worldwide /or same location with complex structures Project Management Engineering degree qualification Black Belt 6 sigma trainedAbout Unipart Group:You may know Unipart as the company who in the 1970s revolutionised the automotive parts industry. Unipart is a different company today with clients such as McLaren, Apple, Vodafone, BSkyB, Jaguar Land Rover and, the NHS. The Unipart Group is independent manufacturing,logistics and consultancy company that employs nearly 10,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.Location: MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Up to £80,000 plus car / car allowance, family healthcare, pension, 33 days holidayYou may have experience of the following: Head of Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Logistics Manager, Transport Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse Manager, Customer Service Manager, Business Manager, Distribution CentreManager, Commercial Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Project Manager, Director of Operations, Senior Operations Manager, Operations Director, etc.Ref: 104 348