Automation & Optimisation Specialist (Moorebank) Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000‑strong team, part of the expansive Woolworths Group, serves more than 3,000 retail stores every day. What You’ll Experience We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners. 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 offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits. A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app. What You’ll Do Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the automated system, managing end‑to‑end processes and executing tactical planning to meet throughput goals. Drive continuous improvement and process engineering, coaching on Lean/Six‑Sigma to boost productivity, eliminate waste, and streamline operations. Harness and recommend new industrial engineering technologies and trends for safety, cost, and performance improvements. Utilise data analytics, AI, and simulation models to predict system performance, owning the simulation testing process before software deployments. Partner with internal (operations/IT) and external stakeholders to manage strategic relationships and align software changes and performance initiatives with business needs. Manage system capability by establishing and reporting KPIs, developing SOPs, and leading direct report(s), ensuring strict safety compliance. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in computer science, industrial engineering, or a related field, or a relevant trades background. Strong analytical, planning, and problem‑solving capabilities, including advanced Excel modelling and simulation skills. Experience working with automation, control logic and WMS/WCS software layers. Knowledge of process flow management, material flows, cause‑and‑effect, system strategy, and logic. Strong knowledge of Continuous Improvement/Lean principles, methodologies, and tools. Experience in either FMCG, automated distribution or manufacturing. Exposure to automation systems and suppliers such as Vanderlande, Dematic, Schaefer, Swisslog, Knapp, or Witron. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr