Abteilungsleiter Instandhaltung (m/w/d), RME - Reliability Maintenance Engineering (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Erfurt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a maintenance lead to oversee the technical area of a fulfillment center on a shift basis. You will direct maintenance teams, ensure availability of conveyor and building systems, and drive safe, efficient operations with CBM and OEE concepts.

You will plan budgets, plan improvements, and mentor team members across diverse facilities. The role emphasizes leadership in preventive maintenance, project management, and strong analytical skills to optimize performance in an

Qualifications

• Master's degree and Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, industrial electrical, controls and robotics.
• Experience with MHE integrators and integrated systems.
• Project management experience and statistical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Shift responsibility for the maintenance team and all automated systems at the site.
• Design training and development plans for team members.
• Ensure high availability of systems via modern maintenance approaches.
• Implement safety standards and foster proactive safety culture.
• Promote continuous development of team in hard and soft skills.
• Develop concepts to optimize systems based on OEE.
• Lead and support greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Plan and adhere to the maintenance budget for the site.
• Evaluate KPIs for technical systems and internal processes.

Skills

Flexible schedule

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Office

Project management

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's degree

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

MHE integration experience

Industrial electrical

Industrial controls

Robotics

Job description

At the heart of Amazon Operations is the customer experience. From the moment a purchase is made with a click of the mouse to the moment the item is delivered, we strive for the best for our customers. In Europe, there are more than fifty fulfillment centers, hundreds of delivery stations, thousands of machines, and tens of thousands of employees. Every day, our teams work to get the right items to the right person, at the right place, at the right time.

Working at Amazon Operations is for those who like to be active and give their all. We work in a dynamic environment and are part of a large team that takes pride in meeting the expectations of millions of customers every day. We are open, inclusive, and welcome individuality and diversity. Our teams enjoy doing great work, value each other, look out for one another, and ensure the highest safety standards are maintained. In doing so, they contribute to the exceptional quality of service for which Amazon is known worldwide.

In this position, you are responsible on a shift basis for the entire technical area of a fulfillment center. You lead maintenance teams and, together with them, ensure smooth operations and improved availability of conveyor and building systems. You coordinate and optimize production processes and contribute to a safe working environment. You are also responsible for ensuring that all inspections and maintenance activities are carried out on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Shift responsibility for the maintenance team as well as all automated sorting and conveyor systems, industrial trucks, and building systems.
• Design of training and development plans for your team members.
• Ensuring the highest possible availability of all systems and implementing modern maintenance approaches such as Condition Based Maintenance (CBM).
• Implementation of all necessary safety standards and a proactive safety culture within the team.
• Promoting the continuous development of all team members in hard and soft skills to support the growth of Amazon Operations.
• Developing concepts for the continuous optimization of all systems in accordance with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Leading and supporting technical greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Planning and adherence to the maintenance budget for the site.
• Evaluation of relevant KPIs for the analysis of technical systems and internal processes.

What We Offer

• Exciting tasks in an expanding, innovative, and international environment.
• Creative freedom for ideas and appreciation of commitment.
• Excellent prospects due to our growth.
• Working as part of a competent, highly motivated team.
• Diverse training opportunities and an attractive compensation package with company shares.

Basic Qualifications

• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Experience with computers, including MS Excel, Word and Office
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics
• Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) integratorsExperience maintaining material handling equipment and integrated systems
• Experience in project management
• Experience with statistical analysis

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