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MeeshoProject Manager- Warehouse Automation
Meesho's Automation team sits at the center of the company's supply chain. Its work covers sortation systems that process very large parcel volumes and the material…
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Meesho's Automation team sits at the center of the company's supply chain. Its work covers sortation systems that process very large parcel volumes and the material handling technology that keeps the network moving smoothly. The Project Manager leads delivery of a new automated sorting facility in Bengaluru from planning to commissioning. The role oversees vendors for automation machinery, infrastructure and operations, aiming for on-time, in-budget and spec-compliant results, and is…
Job Description
Meesho's Automation team sits at the center of the company's supply chain. Its work covers sortation systems that process very large parcel volumes and the material handling technology that keeps the network moving smoothly.
The Project Manager leads delivery of a new automated sorting facility in Bengaluru from planning to commissioning. The role oversees vendors for automation machinery, infrastructure and operations, aiming for on-time, in-budget and spec-compliant results, and is the single accountable owner from the first stage through handover.
Duties include defining scope, timelines and milestones, and building detailed plans covering automation, building services, IT links, electrical power and operational readiness. The manager checks design and requirements with the central automation and network team, coordinates equipment vendors through design, buying, installation and testing, and aligns with operations on process design, staffing plans and procedures. Progress is monitored against time, cost, quality and safety measures.
The role also covers commissioning steps such as test runs, operator training and transfer to operations, plus spare parts supply, maintenance scheduling and lessons-learned documentation. The post calls for six to ten years of project management in warehouse automation, logistics infrastructure or large plant projects, and strong skills in vendor negotiation and stakeholder management.
Responsibilities
- Set project scope, timelines and milestones that match business objectives
- Draft thorough plans spanning automated equipment, building works, IT linkage, power supply and readiness to operate
- Check design details with the central automation group and hold vendors to specification
- Coordinate machinery and automation vendors through design, purchasing, install and test phases
- Align with operations on process design, staffing plans and standard operating procedures
- Coordinate with infrastructure staff on building layout for power and safety equipment
- Track time, cost, quality and safety KPIs through dashboards and automated alerts
- Hold regular site reviews and check adherence to SOPs
- Lead the commissioning steps: installation checks, test runs, sign-off, staff training and transfer to operations
- Keep spares flowing and maintenance timely, and plan training for breakdown response
- Write up lessons learned and run post-project reviews
Requirements
- Six to ten years leading projects in warehouse automation, logistics facilities or large plant builds
- Track record of managing teams from several disciplines across automation, infrastructure and operations
- Work with equipment suppliers in handling systems, conveyor lines, robotic units or sorters
- Capable at supplier management, bargaining and contract administration
- Good at solving problems, managing risk and getting things executed
- Clear communicator who manages stakeholders well
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Warehouse Automation Project Manager role located?
The role is listed in Bengaluru and is on-site.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for six to ten years of project management in warehouse automation, logistics infrastructure or large plant projects.
What is the scope of the role?
The manager is the single point of accountability for a new automated sorting facility, from inception to commissioning.
Is the role full-time, and what is the salary?
The listing is for a full-time role. The posting does not specify a salary.
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