Logistics Automation and Robotics Specialist / Project Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Warwickshire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
06 Apr 2021
Closes
04 May 2021
Job Title
Project Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Logistics Automation and Robotics Specialist / Project Manager

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 outlined during scoping) and embed robotics and automation solutions in the 3PL space. 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 partner of choice.

Logistics Automation and Robotics Specialist / Project Manager Responsibilities:

With accountability for managing successful projects you will use data from the WMS and understand the operational processes to advise which is the right solution, and use your industry network to engage with suppliers and follow the procurement process through to the reliable implementation of benefits. Implementation of the chosen solution safely, on time, and to budget is a key part of your role.

Logistics Automation and Robotics Specialist / Project Manager Requirements:

– AMR (autonomous mobile robotics) and AGVs
– Virtual Towers / Control Towers / Picking carousels
– Co–bots
– Follow me / Fetch robots
– Integrating robotics with SAP and JDA Warehouse Management Systems

Ideally from an automation engineering background, you will have experience of implementing more than one successful project in this field from concept to delivery and benefit realisation, have used SAP and JDA, and will understand the complexities involved in a logistics operation and how important it is to engage with, and communicate benefits, to colleagues at all levels.

About Unipart:

You may remember Unipart as the company that revolutionised the automotive parts industry in the 1970s. Unipart is different company today with clients such as McLaren, Apple, Vodafone, BSkyB, Jaguar Land Rover and, the NHS. The Unipart Group is an independent manufacturing, logistics and consultancy company that employs nearly 10,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than GBP1 billion.

Location: Midlands

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: circa GBP70,000 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Project Manager, Implementations Manager, Logistics Manager, SAP, JDA, Operations Manager, 3PL, Automation, Robotic Specialist, Warehouse Management, Control Towers, Supplier Management, etc.

Ref: 98105

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