Lead Maintenance (Warehouse Technology) | Lead Instandhaltung (all genders)

Zalando SE

Gießen, Lahn, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Jun 20, 2025

Job Summary

This exciting role involves leading the maintenance department for a new logistics facility in Giessen, Germany, playing a crucial part in its rapid setup and continuous growth. The Lead will be responsible for ensuring safe and economical plant operations, optimizing the interplay between the Warehouse Management System, process technology, and PLC level to ensure optimal material flow. A key aspect of the role is leading and developing a team of 40-50 maintenance professionals, including shift leads, experts, mechanics, and electricians. The position also involves managing external contractors and overseeing the departmental budget. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced leader to contribute significantly to a new site's success.

Required Skills

Education

University degree or completed vocational training as a Master Craftsman or Technician in Mechatronics, Automation/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience and knowledge in managing industrial plants, preferably conveyor technology systems
  • Leadership experience in motivating and developing a team
  • Experience in planning, executing, and monitoring maintenance and repair measures

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel for onboarding at other logistics locations; Hands-on mentality for building a new site and scaling processes.