Automation Team Lead & Technical Manager (Warehousing)

ECS

West-Vlaanderen

On-site

EUR 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

ECS is seeking a Technical Manager in Zeebrugge to drive warehouse automation. You will lead a 17-person automation team, ensuring reliable and efficient automated systems while guiding ongoing innovation and asset development.

In this role you will analyze KPIs, manage CAPEX projects, oversee budgets, and collaborate with operations, IT, and facilities to align priorities with overall warehouse performance. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, with French a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
3 to 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
Strong technical mindset with strategic outlook.
Fluent in Dutch and English; French a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the automation team of 17 people, including daily coordination, coaching, and development.
Analyze KPIs (availability, reliability, performance) and translate into improvement actions.
Monitor operation performance and ensure optimal availability through preventive and corrective actions.
Develop and maintain a long-term asset plan for continuity and further automation.
Act as technical lead and/or project manager in CAPEX projects from analysis to aftercare.
Manage automation budgets and monitor investments, costs, and priorities.
Gather information from shop floor, systems and stakeholders to translate into actions and solutions.
Collaborate with operations, IT, facilities, and other stakeholders to align actions with warehouse operations.