Automation Director

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Automation Director leading physical automation deployment and standards for global manufacturing network at Amcor. Responsible for driving productivity and quality improvements through automation technology adoption.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and drive the automation pillar of the Advanced Manufacturing strategy for RPSI
  • Translate enterprise AM direction into deployable standards, roadmaps, and programmes across the manufacturing network
  • Define, govern, and enable the successful creation, deployment, standardisation, and lifecycle management of physical automation technologies
  • Provide portfolio‑level oversight of automation initiatives and work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure solutions are safely adopted and deliver measurable productivity, quality, and ergonomic benefits
  • Identify, prioritise and resolve complex manufacturing automation challenges across multiple plants

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (advanced degree beneficial)
  • Typically 10–15+ years in manufacturing with deep experience in physical automation deployment
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and physical automation technologies (robotics, controls, vision/inspection, material handling and packaging automation)
  • Working understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and integration requirements with digital counterparts
  • Proficient in project and change management approaches to deliver safe, standardised automation solutions at scale.
  • Strong practical expertise in Lean/CI and structured problem solving applied to automation opportunities

Benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities