Automation Engineer

• Newly created graduate opportunity
• Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability
• Permeanent role with learn and grow opportunities 

About the role

We currently have a new and exciting opportunity to join our Logistics team at our state of the art Distribution Centre in Truganina! This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate with strong analytical skills to make a real contribution to our business outcomes.  You'll work closely with the Operations, Planning and Engineering Team, to optimise the efficiency and output of the Goods-To-Person (GTP) infrastructure.

This role will involve working with equipment and process operating staff to support the preventative maintenance across the GTP and supporting automation platforms, with a key focus on uptime and weekday servicing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analysing data to understand and explain reasons for GTP performance;
• Collaborating with the Planning and Operations team in order to most effectively plan GTP, and supporting equipment and process operating staff across the warehouse;
• Providing feedback into the DC Planning team to help effectively run the equipment to optimal performance and within our operating timeframes;
• Developing GTP procedures to ensure the GTP infrastructure remains at high efficiency setting;
• Working with system parameters and operational data to model and implement strategies to maximise output and drive excellent delivery of target goods predictable lead time and lowest cost to serve;
• Assist in the identification of process improvements and cost saving initiatives around GTP operations;
• Liaising with 3rd party machinery providers;
• All GTP operations across the DC operations and future pouch operations and will also be familiar with technological components of all the infrastructure across the DC.

Essential to your success:

We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, has strong analytical skills and enjoys problem solving and looking for the root cause.

You'll ideally:

• Hold a minimum Diploma or equivalent; or a tertiary qualification in Engineering – Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering discipline preferred (Desirable)
• Are technically savvy
• Have some experience in team leading  
• Confident communicator who can effectively interact with people at different levels

What's in it for me?

• Amazing working culture, structured training & development programs, genuine internal career pathways … love coming to work!
• Genuine commitment to global sustainability https://hbisustains.com/
• Huge staff discounts! Enjoy up to 50% across all brands in the Hanes portfolio … we're talking about huge savings on Bonds, Champion, Sheridan, Bras'nThings, Berlei, Jockey – and more!
• Wellness Programs – regular free skin checks, flu shots, remedial massages, Employee Assistance Program, fresh fruit delivered on-site  
• Monthly business updates from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, with regular presentations from our community partners
• “Summer Fun” – take advantage of a day's leave every fortnight, in addition to your leave allowance, during the summer months and make the most of the sun!
• Company-wide “Golden Yarn” Reward & Recognition Program
• “Lunch & Learn” sessions, with topics including financial management and health & wellness
• Established and committed LEAN organisation offering on-going training to all employees

Who are we?

Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic brands, and we are proud to be part the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc, one of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel brands.

We have 18 brands in our portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and a number of offices across Australia and New Zealand. Our Head Office is in Kew, Melbourne; we have multiple sites in Sydney, offices in Auckland and factories in China. We're a household name delivering beautiful comfy products that Aussies just love. And with six hugely successful e-commerce sites, an extensive and rapidly growing store network, amazing and well-established wholesale partnerships and a growing international presence, the future is looking bright!

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace

At Hanes Australasia we value an inclusive and diverse environment in line with our purpose of creating the fabric of a better life for our People and Planet. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key essential needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique experience, strengths and characteristics.   We encourage you to talk to us about how we can accommodate and provide support for employees with disability, illness, or injury, including: flexible working hours, allocating minor duties to another person, assistive technologies and additional training and support. For more information please email us at  *************@hanes.com

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