Resident Site Manager

Swisslog Holding AG; Redditch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company is seeking a Resident Site Manager to oversee engineering teams in an automated warehouse. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in automation.

Benefits

Private health care

Company contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus stats

Qualifications

• Experienced Engineering Manager with managing large teams of Engineers.
• Good understanding/experience of automation.
• Proficient in report writing/delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of a large engineering team in an automated warehouse.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and report anomalies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to add value for the customer.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Integrity

Education

Apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical/controls engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resident Site Manager

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities

Make an impact Engineering Site Manager, ASDA, Lutterworth. Working Monday to Friday days, salary dependent on experience. Excellent company benefits to include private health care, company contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus stats.

• Manage and coordinate the daily activities of a large engineering team in an automated warehouse.
• Provide operational management oversight, ensuring all SLAs and KPIs are met and customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Lead and support resident site leaders, engineering teams & support staff through effective planning, performance management, coaching, and training.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and report anomalies immediately.
• Implement health and safety policies and procedures on the site.
• Prepare and participate in method statements, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to add value for the customer.
• Represent Swisslog professionally at all times.

Application Requirements

The Person – Engineering Site Manager

• Experienced Engineering Manager with managing large teams of Engineers.
• Good understanding/experience of automation.
• Apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical/controls engineering, qualified to at least Level 3.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance management, health and safety, client engagement, flexibility, teamwork, and integrity skills.
• Experience with PPM and shift planning.
• Ability to drive continuous improvements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for a customer-facing role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing/delivery.
• Effective communication with stakeholders, focusing on customer needs and satisfaction.