Jabil

Senior Manager – Material Handling, Warehouse Automation

Jabil

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and lead the global strategy for Material Handling & Warehouse Automation.
  • Align automation programs with operational, supply chain, and business priorities.
  • Set and maintain global automation standards and preferred vendor lists.
  • Manage end‑to‑end automation projects including requirements, vendor selection, design, installation, and handover.
  • Ensure delivery on time, on budget, and with measurable ROI and safety improvements.
  • Create standardized playbooks and deployment guidelines for global use.
  • Evaluate and implement technologies such as AS/RS, AMRs, AGVs, conveyors, sorters, WMS integrations, and vision systems.
  • Lead trials and pilots to validate solutions before scaling.
  • Promote integrated, end‑to‑end automation ecosystems.
  • Lead global, cross‑functional engineering and project teams.
  • Manage relationships with OEMs, system integrators, and key technology partners.
  • Establish KPIs to measure automation performance and value.
  • Drive continuous improvement using data, benchmarking, and site feedback.

Requirements

  • B.Sc. in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 8–10 years of experience in automation project management and equipment procurement.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations.
  • Advanced expertise in Material Handling & Warehouse Automation technologies.
  • Proven project management and vendor management experience.
  • Ability to design integrated automation solutions and specify system requirements.
  • Experience integrating automation with SAP, MES, and supervisory systems.
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools
automation project managementvendor managementMaterial Handling technologiesWarehouse Automation technologiesintegrated automation solutionssystem requirements specificationAS/RSAMRsAGVsWMS integrations
Soft Skills
strong communicationstrategic thinkingstakeholder influencingcross-functional team leadershipcontinuous improvement
Certifications
B.Sc. in Mechanical EngineeringB.Sc. in Electrical EngineeringB.Sc. in Electronics EngineeringB.Sc. in Mechatronics