Head of Warehouse Facility Management | Leiter*in Warehouse Facility Management

Zalando SE

Gießen, Lahn, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Feb 17, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the Head of Warehouse Facility Management in Gießen, you will lead the technical and infrastructural operations of a state-of-the-art 130,000 square meter logistics center. Your daily responsibilities include the disciplinary and functional leadership of a diverse team of facility managers and technicians, ensuring the maximum availability of building systems, and managing external service providers. You will act as a 'Power User' for CAFM, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS) while overseeing maintenance documentation and legal compliance. This role is unique as it places you at the heart of a rapidly growing European logistics network, offering the chance to shape operations at a newly established site. You will be responsible for budget control, root cause analysis of system failures, and driving continuous improvement measures to meet strict KPIs and SLAs in a high-performance environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree or completed vocational training as a Master Craftsman (Meister) or Technician in Electrical Trades, Technical Building Services (TGA), Supply Engineering, or a comparable technical field.

Experience

  • Approximately 7 years of professional experience in technical trades and building management
  • Advanced knowledge and extensive experience in disciplinary and functional leadership of employees
  • Proven experience in legal and normative requirements for building technology and occupational safety
  • Professional experience in investment planning, budget control, and managing KPIs/SLAs
  • Experience as a primary contact for technical facility management service providers

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The role is based at the Gießen logistics center. Requires ability to work full-time. Relocation packages may be available by prior agreement.