Automation Manager

2 days ago

Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Chobani Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

The Company

Inspired by Australia's great people and amazing foodie culture, Chobani USA purchased the Gippsland Dairy brand alongside Chobani, to form Chobani Australia in 2011. Flash forward 14 years and Chobani is Australia's #1 yogurt brand, living in the hearts (and tummies) of fans across the country.

At Chobani it's always been about more than yogurt. Access to delicious and nutritious food should be a right, not a privilege, Chobani's purpose as a leading food and drink manufacturer is to use their platforms, their resources and their influence to bridge that gap, to make a difference in the fight against food insecurity.

The Opportunity

We're on the hunt for an experienced Automation Manager to join our team onsite at our Dandenong South yoghurt factory. This newly created role will see you steer the future of our plant's automation – from PLCs and robotics to SCADA systems and MES integration. You'll take ownership of how we maintain and improve our automation set-up, balancing the day-to-day troubleshooting with building the roadmap for where we're headed.

A typical day could see you leading a hands-on fix to keep production moving, working with technicians on PLC upgrades, overseeing new projects with external automation partners, and then jumping into a strategy session with our local and US teams about how to align our systems globally. It's varied, it's technical, and it's a role where you'll really get to shape the way we do automation in-house.

What you'll bring to the table:


• A strong automation background – 10+ years in industrial automation with solid PLC (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley), HMI/SCADA (Ignition, Wonderware), robotics, and MES experience


• At least 3–5 years in a leadership role – you'll be leading a small team now with room to grow as we expand


• Knowledge of FMCG/food manufacturing environments (fillers, case packers, production lines)


• Be a technical problem-solver who can roll up their sleeves but also step back to design systems, improve code, and set up long-term preventive and predictive maintenance programs


• A communicator and collaborator – comfortable working with different stakeholders and able to explain the technical in a way that gets buy-in across the business


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

This role gives you the best of both worlds – the chance to be hands-on with cutting-edge automation systems, while also setting the strategy for how automation drives our plant's performance into the future. You'll have real ownership in building frameworks, introducing new technologies, and shaping how we bring automation capability in-house.

With significant investment going into new equipment and projects, you'll be part of a growing business that values innovation, reliability and continuous improvement. Plus, you'll get the support of a global team, but with the autonomy to make your mark locally – all while working in a fast-paced, values-driven food company where what you do every day makes a real impact.

Benefits

At Chobani, social responsibility is in our DNA and that means you will be joining an organisation that is constantly seeking to make a difference for the community, people, and planet. Chobani offer excellent benefits including Novated Leasing, well-being reimbursement and internal program, education assistance and a great rewards and recognition program.

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