Lead Logistics Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Mantova; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is seeking a Logistics Lead Engineer in Mantova to lead design, planning, and deployment of major automated warehousing projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will oversee budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, apply Lean engineering to optimize material flow, and mentor staff while maintaining project timelines.

Fluency in English is required; Italian is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or related field.
• Fluency in English; Italian level is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of automation project experience in warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards for automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, planning and handover of major capital automation projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Drive operational efficiency with Lean principles to optimize material flow.

Skills

Automation project experience

Lean engineering

PLC/SCADA/WMS/WCS

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

University degree in Engineering

Tools

ASRS

AGVs

Conveyors

Job description

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is seeking a Logistics Lead Engineer in Mantova to lead design, planning, and deployment of major automated warehousing projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will oversee budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, apply Lean engineering to optimize material flow, and mentor staff while maintaining project timelines.

Fluency in English is required; Italian is a plus.