Join Vanderlande Industries at one of Australia's most advanced picking solution sites in Moorebank, Sydney!Exciting career opportunities await as you collaborate closely with a major customer.Vanderlande Industries - Leader in Global Warehouse Automation IndustryVanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 10,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers' businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Your Position As the Senior Maintenance Manager in a complex Store Pick facility, you will oversee and optimise all service activities to ensure seamless operations and high performance of the automated systems. Your role will involve managing a large multidisciplinary team, coordinating service and maintenance delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and efficiency, including managing reactive calls on the Automated Material Handling System.
During the hybrid approach, you will deliver the final phases of this significant project's commissioning and testing activities. This phase will heavily emphasize the knowledge transfer of tasks and responsibilities from the project management team to the operations team.
The Project handover process will include:
Final Commissioning and Testing: Ensuring all systems are fully operational and meet performance standards. Working closely with the project disciplines to successfully transition to Service Takeover while underpinning Project Handover and the required objectives.Knowledge Transfer: Facilitating comprehensive training sessions and documentation handover to ensure the operations team is fully equipped to manage the systems.Transition to Service Phase: Overseeing the smooth transition from project completion to ongoing service and maintenance activities, ensuring no disruption to operations.Your Responsibilities Service Delivery: Oversees the execution of a complex service contract at an operational level, proactively anticipating customer requirements to ensure successful delivery and outcomes.Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify risks and opportunities and develop Service Operational Plans to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.KPI Achievement: Achieve challenging KPIs through continuous improvement initiatives.Innovation and Development: Develop new working methods, tools, and competencies within the service teams to ensure optimised maintenance and operational delivery.Strategic Contribution: Contribute to the successful implementation of the service strategy and act as a mature sparring partner for senior management.Stakeholder Administration: Manages escalations with limited fallback, coordinates and communicates during significant incidents and escalations.Efficient Operation: Oversee the smooth functioning of all automated systems and assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance procedures. This includes conducting regular inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and executing timely repairs to minimise downtime and maintain high operational efficiency.Data-driven decision-making: Utilize data analysis to monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions to optimise maintenance strategies and manage spare parts consumption effectively.CMMS Implementation and Management: Implement and manage a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as Maximo, to track maintenance activities, manage inventory, and monitor performance metrics.About You This role is ideal for proactive, strategic, detail-oriented individuals committed to excellence in service and operational delivery within an automated environment.
Hold a relevant technical or business qualification.Proficiency in using CMMS/WMS/WCS and other industry-related software.Proven experience managing service contracts, including inventory control, order fulfilment, and distribution processes.Demonstrated ability to achieve challenging KPIs through continuous improvement initiatives.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate and enhance operational systems.Excellent leadership and management abilities to effectively oversee service and operational personnel.Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members and senior management.Demonstrate an ongoing commitment and drive to work safely through their actions and attitudes.What we offer A competitive remuneration package will be offered to someone who is a team player with a positive, energetic attitude and work ethic as well as the ability to think outside the square. We offer unlimited career growth and development within the regional and global organisation.
In a world of technology, Vanderlande believes in people – its employees make the difference in everything the company does.
To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, submit your resume.
If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Nada Vidakovic at 0435 115 211.
Diversity & Inclusion Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for leadership and operations excellence, ready to contribute to the success of a global industry leader, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter.
ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia.
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