Leiter*in Warehouse Facility Management
Role in brief
This role is for a senior Warehouse Facility Manager to lead a team at a logistics center in Gießen. The position involves overseeing technical and infrastructural operations, managing external service providers, and ensuring efficient building functionality. Candidates with a technical background and experience in team leadership and facility management should apply.
About the role
The Warehouse Facility Manager will lead a team of facility managers, technicians, and back-office staff at a logistics center. This role is central to maintaining the technical and infrastructural operations of the facility. Key responsibilities include managing external building service providers, overseeing maintenance, and ensuring the smooth functioning of all building technology.
A significant part of the role involves being a 'Power User' of various systems, including CAFM, building management technology (GLT), and energy management systems (EMS). The manager will also be responsible for identifying and implementing optimization measures, documenting services, conducting root cause analysis for system failures, and controlling the budget and operating costs.
Success in this position means ensuring consistent operational efficiency of the logistics center's infrastructure. This involves proactive maintenance, effective team leadership, and strategic management of resources to support the facility's overall function. The role requires a systematic approach to problem-solving and a focus on continuous improvement.
The estimated annual salary for this position ranges from $33,750 to $56,250.
Skills that matter here
- electrical engineering: A background in electrical engineering is a foundational requirement for understanding and managing the technical aspects of the warehouse facility.
- TGA: Experience with Technical Building Equipment (TGA) is essential for overseeing the facility's systems and infrastructure.
- supply technology: Knowledge of supply technology is necessary for managing the various systems that support the logistics center's operations.
- leading employees: This role requires advanced knowledge and extensive experience in leading and developing a team of facility managers and technicians.
- normative/legal requirements for building technology: Understanding and applying normative and legal requirements are critical for ensuring compliance and safety within the facility.
- occupational safety: Experience with occupational safety is important for maintaining a safe working environment for all staff.
Who this role suits
- A person with a technical education (university degree, master, or technician) in fields like electrical engineering or supply technology.
- Someone with approximately seven years of professional experience, particularly in facility management and team leadership.
- An individual who is analytical and systematic in their approach to problem-solving and operational management.
- A professional who excels at stakeholder management, especially when interacting with external service providers.
From the employer
Responsibilities
- Lead your team consisting of facility managers, technicians, and back-office staff.
- Be the main contact for external building service providers.
- Responsible for planned and corrective maintenance and technical review of all building technology.
- Ensure smooth operational building operations and be a 'Power User' of the CAFM system, building management technology (GLT), and energy management system (EMS).
- Propose and implement optimization measures and document all services, especially inspection services.
- Responsible for root cause analysis, resolution of system failures, budget control, and operating costs.
Requirements
- University degree or completed training as a master or technician in electrical engineering, TGA, supply technology, or a comparable technical education with approximately 7 years of professional experience.
- Advanced knowledge and extensive experience in leading employees.
- Experience with normative/legal requirements for building technology and occupational safety.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and relevant experience as a contact for technical facility management service providers.
- Analytical approach and systematically structured working method.
Conditions
- Employee stock program.
- 40% discount on fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% discount on Zalando Lounge, discounts with external partners.
- Two days of paid leave per year for volunteer activities.
- Flexible working hours.
- Permanent employment contract.
- At least 26 vacation days per calendar year.
- Relocation package (by prior arrangement).
- Family services, including counseling and support.
- Options for health and well-being (e.g., Gympass).
- Support for mental well-being and coaching available.
- Development promotion through our Zalando training platform and semi-annual peer-to-peer performance assessment.
- Company canteen with employee prices and a balanced food and beverage offering.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this position?
This position is listed as a remote role, but the responsibilities are tied to a specific logistics center in Gießen, indicating it may require on-site presence.
What is the seniority level for this role?
This is a senior-level position, requiring significant experience in facility management and team leadership.
What are the key skills required for this role?
Key skills include a background in electrical engineering or similar technical fields, experience in leading employees, knowledge of building technology regulations, and strong stakeholder management abilities.
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