Are you an experienced automation or maintenance professional seeking a leadership role in a highly automated logistics environment? We are currently assisting a prominent company in the warehouse automation and intralogistics sector in finding an Automation Supervisor to lead and coordinate a technical automation team in Duiven.

The Role

As an Automation Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the Automation team and ensuring the availability, reliability, and optimal performance of warehouse automation, machinery, and technical installations. You will play a vital role in coordinating maintenance activities, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and coordinate the Automation team, including day-to-day planning.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance plans and ensure their effective execution.
• Maintain high levels of availability and reliability across warehouse automation and technical equipment.
• Identify potential technical issues and bottlenecks, proactively implementing solutions.
• Lead and support technical improvements, optimization initiatives, and investment projects.
• Prioritize maintenance activities and respond effectively to technical breakdowns and emergencies.
• Coordinate and manage external contractors, suppliers, and inspection bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and technical legislation.
• Manage technical documentation, inspections, reporting, and maintenance records.
• Monitor maintenance budgets and costs, including monthly forecasts for repairs and spare parts.
• Provide technical advice to management regarding developments, improvements, and optimization opportunities.
• Ensure accurate maintenance planning and a safe, organized working environment.
• Support facility-related activities when required.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with a strong technical background who combines hands-on automation knowledge with proven leadership and organizational skills. Ideally, you will have:

• HBO-level education or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Maintenance Technology, Automation Engineering, or Control Engineering.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a technical/automation team.
• Experience within an industrial, logistics, or warehouse environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse automation and technical maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• The ability to coordinate both internal teams and external contractors.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• German language skills would be advantageous.

What We Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership position within a highly automated logistics and warehouse environment, where you will have genuine responsibility for technical performance, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement. You will lead a specialist automation team while working closely with senior technical and operational management to enhance reliability, efficiency, and performance.

Location: Duiven, Netherlands Industry: Warehouse Automation / Intralogistics / Logistics Technology Position: Automation Supervisor If you are an experienced Automation, Maintenance, or Engineering professional seeking your next leadership challenge, I would be interested in speaking with you.