Exciting Opportunity in Erfurt, Germany!
Position Title: Senior Engineering/Maintenance Manager
Location: Erfurt Germany
Company Overview:
Join us as an Senior Maintenance Manager for Material Handling Maintenance. This newly created role focuses on strengthening our expertise in maintaining automated sortation equipment. Your responsibilities will include leading a local team of technicians to ensure operational continuity through effective maintenance solutions, compliance with contractual agreements, and health and safety standards.
Position Summary:
The Senior Engineering/Maintenance Manager will play a critical role in managing and guiding a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality project delivery while supporting innovation and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise in automation, electrical/mechanical engineering and process control, as well as proven leadership abilities to foster a collaborative, high-performance team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Team Management
* Oversee the engineering team, providing mentorship and professional development to forge a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
* Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and support individual team members in achieving career and personal goals.
* Project Management & Execution
* Lead multiple engineering projects, from initial concept through to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
* Implement project management best practices and agile methodologies to streamline processes and drive efficient project completion.
* Manage resources effectively to support business needs, balancing project requirements with team capabilities and skill development.
* Strategic Engineering Initiatives
* Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement the engineering department’s long-term strategic goals.
* Identify emerging technologies and industry trends that can advance the company’s product portfolio and improve operational efficiency.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using metrics and data analysis to enhance engineering performance, productivity, and quality.
* Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
* Serve as the primary engineering contact for cross-departmental communication and report regularly to senior leadership on project status and team performance.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and suppliers.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Process Control, or a related technical field.
* 8+ years of engineering experience with at least 4 years in a managerial or leadership role.
* Strong knowledge of automation, control systems, and/or process engineering.
* Proven track record of successfully managing maintenace projects/activities within budget and time constraints.
* Proficiency in agile project management methodologies and engineering software/tools
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in both German and English.
If you are passionate about maintenance, technical operations, and leading teams to success, this role is for you. Apply now to be part of a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation. #MaterialHandling #MaintenanceManager #erfurt #Germany #Parcel&Post #Westerdale #industrialmaintenace #equipmentmaintenace