Victor Olaye

Automation Operations Lead

Supply Chain & Automation Specialist with 8+ years' experience delivering quality assurance, operational stability, and continuous improvement across complex, software-driven and industrial systems.

Victor Olaye
ABB Robotics
Certified Expert
8+ Years
Industry Experience

About Me

Bridging the gap between engineering excellence and operational strategy

I optimize systems that power global supply chains.

Currently leading automation operations at PostNord TPL, where I own end-to-end operational performance of large-scale warehouse automation systems supporting high-volume supply chain execution.

My background spans from hands-on robotic engineering at Northvolt Ett's battery factory to strategic supply chain management across Europe. I specialize in integrating PLC/SCADA systems with modern software solutions.

8+
Years Experience
4
Countries Worked
45+
Team Members Led
Victor working

Professional Experience

My journey through automation and supply chain excellence

Oct 2025 - Present Current
Automation Operations Lead
PostNord TPL • Stockholm, Sweden
Own end-to-end operational performance of large-scale warehouse automation systems. Translate automation performance into supply chain KPIs affecting service levels, throughput, and cost. Lead cross-functional collaboration between operations, engineering, IT/OT, vendors, and management.
Jun 2024 - Present Current
Automation Team Lead/Engineer
CEVA Logistics • Stockholm, Sweden
Led automation projects, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Managed cross-functional teams. Implemented software automation solutions using Python and Jenkins, increasing test coverage by 40% and reducing manual regression testing time by 45%.
Feb 2022 - Apr 2024
Senior Lead Automation Technician
Northvolt Ett • Skellefteå, Sweden
Led shift automation team overseeing PLC/SCADA (Siemens, Beckhoff), ABB robotics, AGVs, and conveyor systems. Built and led the cathode department in DS2 from scratch. Managed and trained a team of 45+ personnel.
Feb 2019 - Nov 2021
IT Support Supervisor/Warehouse
JYSK Malta • Malta
Supervised IT support operations, enhancing system efficiency and user satisfaction. Implemented streamlined processes for incident resolution, reducing response time by 30%. Managed inventory systems and developed training programs for staff.

Technical Skills

Tools and technologies I use to build the future

Automation & Robotics

ABB RoboticsPLC ProgrammingSCADA SystemsSiemensBeckhoffAGV IntegrationIndustrial IoT

Software & Data

PythonJenkinsSQLTableauPower AutomateGit/GitHub

Supply Chain & Operations

Supply Chain StrategyWarehouse AutomationWMS IntegrationISO 20022Lean & KaizenSix Sigma

Leadership & Methodologies

SAFe/ScrumTeam ManagementCross-functional CollaborationVendor ManagementProject Management

Featured Projects

Key initiatives from my GitHub

PostNord Warehouse Automation

Leading end-to-end operational performance of large-scale warehouse automation systems across 5 distribution centers.

Supply ChainTableauSQL

Northvolt Cathode Line Automation

Built and led the cathode department from scratch, managing 45+ personnel and overseeing ABB robotics and PLC/SCADA systems.

ABB RoboticsPLC/SCADATeam Leadership

Python & Jenkins Test Automation

Implemented software automation solutions increasing test coverage by 40% and reducing manual regression testing time by 45%.

PythonJenkinsCI/CD
View All Projects on GitHub

Education

Academic foundation in engineering, technology, and business

MSc in Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Salford • Manchester, UK
Aug 2025 (Expected)
Computer Science / MSc Cybersecurity
University of Wolverhampton • Pembroke, Malta
Jul 2023
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
University of Benin (Uniben) • Benin City, Nigeria
2016
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering
Auchi Polytechnic • Auchi, Nigeria
Nov 2009

Certifications

Professional credentials and continuous learning

2025

Generative AI for Managers - IBM

2023

Collaborative Robotics in Industry Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation Industrial Fluid Systems & Smart Factory Automation Supply Chain Excellence

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Victor Olaye - Resume

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