Manufacturing Logistics Lead Engineer

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

For an important client for the industry sector we are looking for:

Job Title

Logistics Lead Engineer

Location

Mantova

Type

Permanent role, full-time

Compensation Package

CCNL Industria Alimentare, Quadro, Gross Annual Base Salary €63.000,00.

Position Summary

Ensure the successful design, planning, implementation, installation, testing, start-up, ramp

up and handover of major capital investment projects on the manufacturing site, following

safety standards, projects charters, design specifications, ways of working & success criteria.

Duties

• Logistics Automation Oversight: Provide expert technical assistance during the execution, commissioning, and operation of automated warehouse systems, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing and alignment with quality standards
• Meet quality expectations. In the event of a quality problem, rectify it and inform the responsible manager and involve him/her in the rectification of the problem with immediate actions.
• Carry out all duties in strict compliance with Product Safety, Environmental Management, Occupational Health, and Safety documents, with a specific focus on equipment safety.
• Drive operational eficiency by applying Lean engineering principles to eliminate waste and optimize material flow within automated systems.
• Carry out the duties specified for the post holder in the Product Safety, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Management System documents.
• Actively oversee and manage project budget, tracking expenditures to ensure major capital automation projects are delivered cost-eectively.
• Agile Problem Solving: Thrive in a fast-paced environment by thinking outside the box to immediately troubleshoot, rectify, and expedite any technical or operational bottlenecks aecting the project. .
• Give coaching and/or instructions to sta on any subject, considering the relevant Safety Standard and rules. Promoting a respectful, inclusive, cooperative and healthy work environment along crosfuctional teams.
• Proactive approach on your day-to-day tasks, constantly looking room for improvement (Trainings, coaching, follow ups).
• Ensure to comply with project expectations in a timely manner with a professional approach.

Requirements

• Automation Project Experience with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in engineering development, commissioning, and implementation of automated warehousing solutions (ASRS, AGVs, high-bay storage, conveyors) within the food or manufacturing
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine safety (ISO/OSHA standards related to automated machinery) to minimize injuries and damages to people and equipment.
• Comprehensive experience in CAPEX budget administration and a proven track record of applying Lean engineering methodologies to results-oriented projects
• Strong knowledge of logistics, electrical engineering, automation controls (PLCs/SCADA/WMS/WCS), and digital manufacturing operations.
• Ability to promote inclusion and team cooperation and synergy
• University Degree in Engineering disciplines (Logistics, Automation, Mechanical, Processes, Industrial engineering or similar)
• Fluency in English is required. Good level of Italian would be a plus