Distribution Centre (DC) Design Manager - Automated and Manual Supply Chain Solutions

• Adopt an innovative design lens supporting tier 1 projects in Australia and New Zealand across all of our brands.
• Be at the forefront of initiating innovation & change across the Supply Chain landscape
• There has never been a better time to join Woolworths as we grow and transform in our offering to customers.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.

We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.

What you’ll experience
Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community.

• We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits.
• We offer an opportunity to work hybridly with access to collaborative workspaces in Norwest
• We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future.
• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
• We work with the latest technology; and the agility in which we operate is truly transforming the Supply Chain landscape in Australia & New Zealand and in this role, you’ll be at the forefront of initiating this change.
• The thinking is fresh and the way we do things is new and industry leading.
• We’re a team-first organisation. We’ll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
• We are open and encourage conversations regarding flexible arrangements to make the next step viable for all our team intrigued by this role. Does part-time or job-sharing work better for your lifestyle? Please let us know, and we are happy to discuss this further with you & our team.
• We offer employer nominated visa sponsorship

Want to know what it’s like to have a career with us? Check out this short summary of the career of one of our amazing Operations Managers, Dani.

What you’ll do
In this role, you will adopt an innovative design lens supporting tier 1 projects in Australia and New Zealand across all of our brands. You will drive future thinking & best in class facility designs, leading executive engagement throughout the full project lifecycle to deliver transformational customer, team and safety outcomes.

• Leading the development and delivery of distribution and fulfilment centre designs to meet our customer, safety and operational objectives
• Undertaking data analysis, modelling, research and design to support development for existing & future Distribution Centres (DCs), Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs), and Micro Fulfilment Centres (MFCs)
• Lead the evaluation of alternative facility concept layouts including automation solutions with the support of project teams and external consultants
• Leading the development of DC capital and operating cost models and requirements to underpin project business cases
• Providing expertise in specification and procurement of MHE and Automation systems
• Working alongside internal stakeholders including: Safety, Transport, Network Planning, Operations, Project Management, Property, Maintenance and Stores.
• Supporting optimisation of existing distribution and fulfilment centre activities
• Collaboration and consultation with peers and subject matter experts

What you’ll bring

Utilising your leadership, great communication skills to work directly with your team to achieve high delivery standards, you will also bring:

• Facility/supply chain design experience including materials handling and automation.
• Experience in Distribution, Retail, FMCG and/or e-Commerce industries is an advantage.
• Ideally a Bachelor degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business or other area
• A functional understanding of AutoCAD
• Strong analytical modelling skills (Labour, Operating Cost, DILO, Material Flow)
• The ability to inspire and lead teams through the design journey instilling advocacy at all levels
• Executive relationship management, communication and influencing skills
• A self-learning style adaptive to work in an ever changing and faced paced environment
• A driven personality with the desire to contribute to a world class team in an open and collaborative environment

What else?

• Team member discounts across all Woolworths Group and partner businesses, access to discounts in novated leases, share purchase plans, lifestyle and other attraction discounts
• Generous parental leave policy, with 4 weeks paid leave for all secondary carers, and all full and part-time roles can access Parental Leave from their first day
• Career development sessions, internal networking events and mentorship/leadership programs to grow your career
• Wellbeing benefits that support your mental, financial, social and physical health, with support that can be accessed on your mobile phone
• Access to a digital platform that offers personalised programs for working parents, carers and people leaders through our partner in Gender Equality and Parental Leave support
• We’re recognised as a great employer:
  • Woolworths Group 2nd in LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies Australia 2022
  • WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
  • Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women
  • Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ workplace inclusion

If this sounds like you, please apply now to speak to our Talent team. #work180

Grow with the Group

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.

We’d love to hear from You

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.