Technical Manager

ECS; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Growth opportunities

Training courses

In-house childcare (Zeebrugge HQ)

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.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

People management

Planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Technical Manager

As Technical Manager, you are the driving force behind our automated warehouses. You combine technical expertise with strong leadership to ensure that our advanced automation systems operate reliably, efficiently, and with a forward-looking mindset. You take the lead in the technical management and continuous development of warehouse automation, guide and support your team, and actively contribute to the optimization and innovation of our automated logistics environment.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• You lead the automation team of 17 people and are responsible for daily coordination, coaching, and the further development of your team members
• You analyze KPIs (including availability, reliability, and performance) and translate them into targeted improvement actions within warehouse operations and automation systems
• You monitor the operational performance of the automation systems and ensure optimal availability by defining and following up on preventive and corrective actions
• You develop and maintain a long-term asset plan to safeguard continuity, reliability, and further automation of the warehouse environment
• You act as technical lead and/or project manager in technical CAPEX projects, from analysis and scoping to implementation and aftercare
• You manage the automation budgets and monitor investments, costs, and priorities based on operational needs and strategic choices
• You gather and analyze information from various sources (shop floor, systems, stakeholders) and translate this into concrete actions and sustainable long-term solutions
• You work closely with internal stakeholders (operations, IT, facilities, etc.) and align actions and priorities in line with overall warehouse operations

Work schedule

• Full-time position
• Day shifts - flexibility is expected when operational needs require it

Location

Baron de Maerelaan 155, 8380 Zeebrugge

Your profile & qualities

• You have a strong technical mindset combined with a strategic outlook
• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree, or have equivalent experience
• You have 3 to 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role
• You are analytically strong and able to work with fragmented information
• You combine people management with technical expertise
• You communicate clearly and can convince and engage stakeholders
• Knowledge of WMS is an asset
• You are fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is a plus

Ready to take your career to the next level? Dive into the world of logistics at ECS, the beating heart of the port of Zeebrugge. As a leading player in the logistics sector, we offer you not just any job, but an opportunity for personal growth, innovation and international connections!

Our offer

• Work environment: step into a dynamic and innovative work environment, with the values of a family business
• Conditions: enjoy attractive remuneration and working conditions, complemented by fringe benefits
• Growth: discover numerous career opportunities and build your future within ECS
• Development: get opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills through numerous internal and external training courses
• Culture: join a corporate culture where wellbeing is key
• Activities: take part in fun activities and sports sessions after work
• Childcare (only headquarters in Zeebrugge): take advantage of our in-house childcare for a perfect work-life balance