Sainsbury's
FM Logistics Automation Operations & Mobilisation Manager
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Joining Sainsbury's as the FM Logistics Automation Operations & Mobilisation Manager means being at the forefront of cutting-edge automation technology in a fast-paced and evolving logistics environment. As a key player in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our automated logistics assets, you will have the opportunity to lead mobilisation efforts, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service. With a focus on operational excellence, innovation, and strategic growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our logistics operations while being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
What you'll do
You’ll ensure the safe, stable, and efficient mobilisation of new automation and the sustained effective operation of live assets within the logistics automation estate. From project launch to operational readiness, you will lead and coordinate site mobilisation, commissioning support, end-to-end testing, validation, and deployment while defining and assuring handover criteria into BAU. You’ll provide ongoing operational governance, incident management, supplier and contract management, and continuous improvement across multiple automated sites, driving consistency in standards, deployment strategies, and recovery approaches to uphold safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
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You’re a strategic and results-driven professional with a strong background in operational management and automation, adept at leading the mobilisation and stabilisation of new automated logistics sites and assets. Your exceptional communication skills, coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders and service providers, enable you to drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs, and proactively manage incidents and supplier performance. With a keen eye for detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the capacity to make methodical decisions under pressure, you thrive in high-pressure environments, demonstrating clear ownership, accountability, and effective leadership in delivering cost-effective and efficient automation operations.
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Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience leading mobilisation of new operational or automation assets.
- Proven ability to manage ongoing operations within a live environment, ensuring performance against defined standards for safety, stability and efficiency across multiple sites.
- Evidence of managing supplier and contract performance, including monitoring against KPIs/SLAs, addressing performance issues and driving service improvements.
- Ability to implement operational governance and incident management processes, including coordinating recovery actions and minimising disruption to services.
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