About UsFurther details apart from the job description as well as information about the company are available during the application process.Your TasksYou will work closely with divisional teams to define and prioritize key focus areas for project development and implementationYou will collaborate with the global automation team to establish and maintain standardized solutions, ensuring the global approach to process automation is effectively implemented across European operations, while also sharing European innovations with the global teamYou will plan and lead project activities that have significant business impact, ensuring the successful delivery of all project outcomes. This includes developing comprehensive project plans that define schedule, scope, and quality objectivesYou will partner with European leadership to conceptualize automation solutions that support critical operational areas within branches, and assist in designing and developing technologies that strengthen future business prospectsYou will lead cross-functional efforts to identify potential risks, formulate mitigation strategies, propose alternative solutions, and resolve challenges throughout the project lifecycleYou will provide senior-level technical guidance and oversight to the Automation team, ensuring excellence in execution and innovation in approachYou will apply advanced technical expertise to advise project teams and senior management on strategic planning, technical design, and implementation of automation projectsYou will be responsible for developing and sustaining a high-performing Automation Engineering organization, including talent acquisition, team engagement, training, safety, and career development initiativesYou will manage the overall responsibilities, performance, and strategic direction of the automation function, ensuring alignment with business goalsYou will coach, mentor, and lead departmental employees to foster professional development, team cohesion, and optimal performance outcomesYour ProfileYou hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering Economics, or a related field. Alternatively, you bring extensive hands-on experience in operations management that compensates for formal educationYou possess a strong background in service operations, ideally within the logistics or technology service industrieYou have a proven track record of leadership across both blue-collar and white-collar work environmentsYou have experience managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and thriving in performance-driven settings, with a focus on metrics such as On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIsYou are familiar with shop floor management tools and experienced in designing or redesigning service processeExperience in business development and managing customer relationships is considered a valuable assetYou demonstrate strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage change effectively and build cohesive, high-performing teamsYou possess excellent communication and decision-making abilities, enabling you to lead with clarity and confidenceYour BenefitsA secure job and an exciting work environmentFirst-class workplace equipment and top modern facilitiesA company carA flex-time account for an optimal balance between work and personal lifeA highly collegial and appreciative team environmentRemote work optionsCorporate health management, practical further training, and a company pension planBenefits like e.g. employer contributions to capital-forming benefits, quarterly profit sharing, employee discounts at many online shops, a high-quality e-bike through Jobrad, also for private use