Automation Distribution Centre Team Leader

TGW Northern Europe; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance (30% for 5 shifts)

Holiday allowance 8%

Travel allowance €0.23/km (max 100 km)

Health insurance

Bicycle plan

Collective Labour Agreement Metaal en/

Job summary

TGW Northern Europe seeks an experienced maintenance team leader for a brand-new, highly automated distribution centre in Heerlen. You will coordinate maintenance activities for on-site automation, lead the team across a 5-shift pattern, and drive continuous improvements using CMMS/DART/SAV Assure and Teams.

You will develop the team through regular 1:1s and PDIs, report on site performance in customer meetings, and ensure audits and safety reports are completed.

Qualifications

• Must have a technical diploma at least MBO-4 and developed mechanical, electrical and software skills.
• If MBO-4 is not electrical, at least an electrical qualification at MBO-2.
• Experience in an operational engineering role within a similar environment.
• Strong language skills in Dutch and English and experience leading a team or coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities, planned and reactive repairs of automated equipment with the maintenance team in a 5-shift pattern.
• Lead and develop the team through regular 121s and annual PDIs.
• Use internal networks to support site performance and identify improvements.
• Attend customer meetings and report on performance, improvements, and opportunities.
• Work with CMMS/DART/SAV Assure and Teams to ensure continuous improvement.
• Audit site processes and implement follow-up actions.
• Improve daily practices to maximize automation efficiency.
• Prepare reports (near-miss, hazard, shift, spare parts usage, top-loss) in the relevant systems.
• Manage escalations per TGW escalation procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Software skills

Dutch and English

Time management

Education

MBO-4 diploma

Electrical qualification (MBO-2)

Tools

Siemens S7

Profibus

Canbus

Profinet

ASI Bus

CMMS

DART

SAV Assure

Job description

TGW Northern Europe seeks an experienced maintenance team leader for a brand-new, highly automated distribution centre in Heerlen. You will coordinate maintenance activities for on-site automation, lead the team across a 5-shift pattern, and drive continuous improvements using CMMS/DART/SAV Assure and Teams.

You will develop the team through regular 1:1s and PDIs, report on site performance in customer meetings, and ensure audits and safety reports are completed.