Automated Distribution Centre Manager

About the role:

Joining prego-live the DC Manager will support commissioning testing and the development of operational processes before taking full ownership of a high-reliability 24/7 operation. This role is suited to leaders who can build structure and discipline from first principles within a complex technology-led environment.

Working closely with OEMs and technical partners you will ensure system performance across mechanical process and control layers. You will also lead a small high-performing team while holding full accountability for safety service cost and overall site performance (P&L).

Key responsibilities

• Support commissioning start-up and transition into steady-state operations including user acceptance testing defect identification and operational readiness activities.
• Hold full accountability for site performance across safety service throughput uptime cost and financial outcomes including budgets forecasts and EBIT.
• Own end-to-end flow across inbound storage shuffling and outbound operations within the constraints of the automated system.
• Build capability and accountability across a small 247 operations team with particular focus on flow control escalation and SOP adherence.
• Maintain a strong on-floor presence identifying exceptions congestion bottlenecks and emerging risks before they escalate.
• Act as the primary customer-facing operational leader for service delivery escalations and expectation management.
• Act as the primary operational interface with OEMs automation vendors WMS/WCS teams IT support and maintenance partners.
• Drive continuous improvement through disciplined operation reduction of exceptions root cause analysis and system optimisation. 

About you:

Must-have:

• Experience in an automated DC ASRS or advanced manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of WMS/WCS-driven operations
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end flow and real-time decision making
• Technical understanding of automation systems and ability to troubleshoot across mechanical system and process issues
• Experience in high-risk or automated safety environments
• Capability to lead a small team in a 247 operation
• Demonstrated ownership of site performance and financial outcomes (P&L)
• Strong problem-solving capability (Lean CI root cause analysis)

Highly desirable:

• Experience in greenfield start-up commissioning or major transformation
• Background in ASRS flow control or automation-heavy operations
• Proven ability to stabilise and optimise operations post go-live

Qualifications :

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Engineering Logistics Manufacturing or a related field (desirable).
• Formal training in Lean Six Sigma or CI methodologies (desirable).
• Current forklift licence and/or highrisk work exposure (advantageous).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time