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About the role

This role involves leading a technical team focused on maintenance operations. The primary responsibility is to conduct preventive maintenance, ensuring system availability and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Shift Leader will coordinate team activities, make decisions regarding processes, and manage project tasks to meet site and shift-related goals.

Success in this position means fostering a positive working environment and building effective relationships with both external service providers and internal stakeholders. The leader is also responsible for team development through training and participates in the hiring process for new employees, ensuring the department maintains a high level of knowledge and adapts to new technologies.

Candidates should have proven management experience combined with deep technical knowledge in electrotechnics, mechanics, and automation technology, including control systems. The role requires strong communication skills to convey technical information, the ability to create reports and documentation, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving within interdisciplinary teams operating in a 3-shift system.

The salary for this full-time lead role ranges from $110,000 to $165,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• Management: This role requires proven management experience to lead a technical team and coordinate their activities effectively.
• Electrotechnics: Extensive technical knowledge in electrotechnics is necessary to oversee maintenance and address technical issues.
• Mechanics: A strong background in mechanics is essential for understanding and managing industrial and automated logistics systems.
• Automation Technology: Expertise in automation technology is needed to maintain and improve automated logistics systems.
• Control Systems: Extensive experience with control systems (PLC) and related equipment is a key technical requirement for this position.

Who this role suits

• A leader who can effectively coordinate team activities and make informed decisions under operational pressure.
• Someone with a strong technical foundation who can also build successful relationships with external partners.
• An individual who prioritizes team development and actively participates in training and hiring processes.
• A collaborative team player comfortable working in a 3-shift system and adapting to new technologies.

From the employer

• Lead a technical team from various areas based on your extensive experience.
• Be the first point of contact and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Make informed decisions regarding processes and measures in your shift.
• Build successful business relationships with external service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for the application of training materials for team development and participate in the hiring process for new employees.
• Stay updated with the latest technology and seek innovations to maintain a high level of knowledge and work within the department.

• Proven management experience with strong technical skills and extensive technical knowledge in the fields of electrotechnics, mechanics, and automation technology (e.g., industrial and automated logistics systems).
• Extensive experience in control systems (PLC) and related equipment.
• Training as a mechatronics technician and further qualifications (e.g., state-certified technician).
• Strong communication skills to convey expertise understandably and sustainably to colleagues.
• Good English skills at B2 level to facilitate communication within the team.
• Ability to create reports, handle tickets, and develop work instructions and documentation for your team.
• Effectively identify and coordinate with external stakeholders, build business relationships, and solve problems collaboratively.
• Team player eager to work in interdisciplinary teams in a 3-shift system.

• 27 vacation days in the first year; one additional day per year up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Two paid days off per year for volunteer activities.
• 40% discount on fashion and beauty products, 30% discount on Zalando Lounge, discounts with external partners.
• Employee stock program.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement).
• 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.
• Company cafeteria with employee prices.
• Free parking.