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About the Role
As the Head of Automation Technology (m/f/d), you will work in our new fulfillment center near Berlin/Brandenburg (Falkensee) with highly automated intralogistics systems from top brands. You will take operational responsibility for maintenance during your shift and lead our team of Maintenance Technicians. You will set priorities, ensure a safe and structured way of working, and act as the central point of contact between Maintenance and Operations. In case of critical failures, you will take the lead and ensure, together with your team, that our systems are quickly back up and running. Your leadership skills, technical understanding, and hands-on mentality are needed to ensure that approximately 10,000 orders arrive punctually at our customers' premises every day.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop your team: You will lead the Maintenance Technicians during your shift, coach them in their daily work, and support their development.
- Manage the shift: You will set priorities, coordinate maintenance activities, and ensure high quality and system availability.
- Manage critical failures: You will coordinate your team during technical problems and work closely with Operations to minimize downtime.
- Ensure safety and structure: You will ensure that our safety standards and a clean and structured way of working are adhered to.
- Drive improvements: You will identify potential for improvement and implement Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement measures together with your team.
- Collaborate across departments: You will coordinate closely with Operations, Maintenance Engineers, and external maintenance partners.
Requirements
- Completed technical training with further education as a technician or master craftsman, or a completed technical degree (Bachelor/Master), e.g., in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field.
- 10+ years of experience in a technical or maintenance environment, ideally in an automated, logistics, or production environment.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience, e.g., as a Team Lead, Lead Technician, Supervisor, or in a comparable role.
- Hands-on mentality and understanding of both the technical and operational aspects of maintenance.
- Experience with Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement, and a willingness to implement these principles practically on the floor.
- Structured work approach, taking responsibility, and maintaining an overview even during critical failures.
- Fluent English language skills (German language skills are a big plus).
Skills
- Leadership
- Technical understanding
- Hands-on mentality
- Lean
- 5S
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Location
- Berlin/Brandenburg (Falkensee)
Work Type
- Shift system
Experience Level
- 10+ years of experience
- 3+ years of leadership experience
Education Level
- Technical training with further education as a technician or master craftsman
- Technical degree (Bachelor/Master)
Salary/Compensations
- Starting from €70,000 gross per year
Benefits
- Company car (also for private use)
- Lease-a-bike program
- 30 vacation days per year
- Free breakfast, lunch, or dinner daily
- Snacks and fruit
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Exclusive employee discounts (Corporate Benefits)
- International team environment
- Opportunity for independent project work
- Contribution to sustainability (100% electric fleet, reduced food waste)
- Team events (Ski trip, Christmas parties)
- Professional support for mental health with OpenUp
About the Company
- We are an international team in an environment that promotes real growth and an 'Act like an Owner' mentality.
- We offer the chance to drive projects independently, test new ideas, and directly witness the impact of your work in our fast-growing company.
- We are revolutionizing the industry and contributing to a greener future through our 100% electric fleet and a supply chain that reduces food waste.