Schenefeld, DE
Senior Manager Installation
As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.
Together, we keep everyday life moving to build a better tomorrow
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take charge of our end-to-end installation services. As the Senior Manager Installation, you will drive the performance and continuous improvement of our value stream, ensuring operational excellence at every stage. This pivotal role involves leading cross-functional teams, implementing lean methodologies, and standardizing engineering processes to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional value to our customers.
This position can be based in the Netherlands, Germany or UK.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Establish strong safety culture and leads towards 0 LTI
- Work closely with the installation managers, service managers and workshop managers to define improvement plans and objectives in line with the service operations strategy roadmap
- Contribute to business operations strategy development by employing Six Sigma and LEAN methodology across all phases (from product configuration to product delivery)
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless coordination throughout the installation value stream
- Accountable for operational performance on global installation centers
- Manage the installation budget effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control
- Competent use of statistics related to business improvement metrics and operational performance
- Build a highly capable team of leaders to execute advancements in waste reduction, capacity expansion and flow acceleration
What you’ll need to succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management, or the equivalent through a combination of education and work experience
- 7+ years in a leadership role within relevant industry environment
- LSS Green or Black Belt (preferred)
- Proven experience in managing complex projects and operations
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing including leading Kaizen events
- Experience in Service environments
- Change management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Experience in SAP PP module
- Ability to travel mostly in Europe and US up to 50 days/yr
- Fluent in English
You will be part of
We offer you a position in a global organisation where you are challenged with interesting and diverse tasks. These tasks will provide a great opportunity for you to grow professionally.
Interested to join?
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application/CV. We process applications on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that the recruitment process for this position is coordinated by our HR team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.
Hiab is part of Cargotec
Hiab is a leading provider of smart and sustainable load handling solutions. We are committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, tail lifts under the ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO brands, and HIPERFORM, a suite of smart solutions. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make load handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. www.hiab.com
Hiab is part of Cargotec Corporation. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2023 totalled approximately EUR 2.5 billion and it employs over 6,000 people. www.cargotec.com