Sr. Manager Material Handling & Warehouse Automation (mwd)

Jabil; Jena; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading manufacturing firm located in Jena, Germany is seeking a Sr. Manager for Material Handling & Warehouse Automation. This role is pivotal in defining and executing global automation strategies and requires strong project and vendor management skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation technologies and a degree in a relevant field. Join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and innovative solutions.

Qualifikationen

• 8-10 years of experience in automation project management and equipment procurement.
• Ability to design integrated automation solutions and specify system requirements.
• Experience integrating automation with SAP, MES, and supervisory systems.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead the global strategy for Material Handling & Warehouse Automation.
• Manage end-to-end automation projects including vendor selection and installation.
• Establish KPIs to measure automation performance and value.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing and warehouse operations

Material Handling & Warehouse Automation technologies

Project management

Vendor management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influencing

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

SAP

MES

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager Material Handling & Warehouse Automation is responsible for defining and executing Jabil's global automation strategy for warehouse and material flow operations. This role oversees the development, standardization, and deployment of scalable automation solutions across global sites, ensuring strong business impact, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. The position serves as the key liaison for requirements definition, vendor engagement, project execution, and successful system implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead the global strategy for Material Handling & Warehouse Automation.
• Align automation programs with operational, supply chain, and business priorities.
• Set and maintain global automation standards and preferred vendor lists.

Project Delivery

• Manage end-to-end automation projects, including requirements, vendor selection, design, installation, and handover.
• Ensure delivery on time, on budget, and with measurable ROI and safety improvements.
• Create standardized playbooks and deployment guidelines for global use.

Technology & Innovation

• Evaluate and implement technologies such as AS/RS, AMRs, AGVs, conveyors, sorters, WMS integrations, and vision systems.
• Lead trials and pilots to validate solutions before scaling.
• Promote integrated end-to-end automation ecosystems.

Team & Vendor Management

• Lead global cross-functional engineering and project teams.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, system integrators, and key technology partners.

Operational Excellence

• Establish KPIs to measure automation performance and value.
• Drive continuous improvement using data benchmarking and site feedback.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Advanced expertise in Material Handling & Warehouse Automation technologies.
• Proven project management and vendor management experience.
• Ability to design integrated automation solutions and specify system requirements.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Experience integrating automation with SAP, MES, and supervisory systems.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in automation project management and equipment procurement.
• Equivalent education/experience combination considered.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

Hp Unix,Automation,Bar Management,Automation Testing,Electrical & Automation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1