Project Manager - Operations Engineering.

Reference: AS1_1780930184

The project:

  • Conversion of an existing bulding which stores large cases and pre-sorts upstream of our core Fulfillment Centers
  • Scope: Storage pick tower modification, mechanical handling equipment (conveyance, sortation & vision systems) waste systems. Includes PLC based automation and link to warehouse management system
  • Phases
    • Coordination of vendor access and activities on an active warehouse
    • Supervision of pick tower modification and MHE installation within a construction environment
    • Testing of the MHE to standards proving safety, functionality and throughput
    • Handover to our internal operations and maintenance teams

The role:

  • A senior level role. The project manager will lead the project autonomously and report to a program manager based remotely in EU. They will coordinate assistance from other sites for peak work such as testing
  • Start with first access on 22 June through to Go-Live in October then support first operation to end October
  • Lead all onsite works
    • Coordination of racking and MHE suppliers with construction to ensure safe and efficient installation
    • Comply with German Safety regulations and assist vendors on documentation provision and management of Avetta
    • Support commissioning of MHE and lead testing to ensure systems handle full range of products at design speeds
    • Fault finding and desnagging
    • Track project progress, focus on the critical path and ensure a Go-Live to schedule
    • Project reporting

Skills/experience:

  • Engineering or technical degree level
  • Knowledge of German health and safety CDM, CE machine directive compliance
  • Large MHE or process line installation
  • Mechanical and controls fault finding and maintenance set-up
  • Able to communicate effectively to multiple levels


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£650.00 - £800.00
Per day
GBP650 - GBP800 per day

Leipzig

Freelance

Added 08/06/2026
Reference: AS1_1780930184

Project Manager - Operations Engineering.

Leipzig
Freelance

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