Vanderlande Careers

Led cross-functional teams managing large commercial property portfolios including budget, vendor, and tenant relations. | Extensive leadership and property management experience with strong skills in team development and process optimization, but no direct technical maintenance or industrial mechanical experience. | Vanderlande is responsible for the Service & Maintenance of the Baggage Handling System at the St. Louis International Airport. We are currently seeking a Shift Leader to join our team. The Shift Leader will be a main responder to emergency situations. They carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the mechanical level supervising a team. Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities): • Exercise safe working practice at all times • Inspect and diagnose complex mechanical/electrical systems • Inspect and diagnose mechanical systems • Perform specified preventive maintenance • Communicate with various parties on the work performed and present status of specialty systems • Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location, and operation of the system(s) • Attend to faults, alarms and warnings • Monitor reporting through CMMS, including generating, closing and planning work orders • React to messages from the Control Room or manager • React to messages from the Operations Teams regarding Preventive or Corrective Maintenance • Perform monthly CM/PM, including inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement parts as needed • Assist with supervision of employees assigned to the team • Ensure quality of maintenance executed on-site according to contract agreed with the customer(s) • Manage system issues on-site with the maintenance team, manager and the customer • Setup and maintain work schedule to ensure fulfilment of contract deliverables and more • Provide assistance to Manager (if applicable) on daily operations and perform as the manager in his absence • Ensure proper levels of supplies (spare parts, tools and office supplies) and manage vendor interactions • Initiate process improvements to ensure continuous improvement of the maintenance performance to the contract • Acts independently in several technical tasks • Identifies issues that need extra attention • Solves problems which disturb the daily operation • Trains less experienced employees Required Education and Experience: • Minimum 5 year technical experienced in an industrial environment • Working experience with mechanical, electrical and controls (PLC, PC) systems • 2 years of prior experience as a Lead Technician • Valid Driver’s License Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum of 2 years Material Handling Experience • Minimum of 1 year CMMS Experience preferred Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies): • Self-Starter and Pro-active • Detail Oriented and Stress Resistant • Customer Oriented • Innovative and Self Assured • Decision Making Ability • Adaptable • Strong leadership skills, troubleshooting and problem solving skills • Fully competent and versed in operations and maintenance • Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs • Team player • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization • Working knowledge of computers and equipment • Ability to solve problems under pressure • Pro-active attitude towards process improvement • Ability to work independently • Knowledge of OSHA and safety practices Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, Sunday to Wednesday: Sunday -- Tuesday 2PM-2AM, Wednesday 2PM-8PM Work Environment and Physical Demands: The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job: Technicians work in secured baggage handling areas, in repair stations, or on airfields. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain flight schedules. Workers frequently bend, stoop, and reach from ladders and scaffolds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. They will be lifting parts and tools for extended periods of time and handling equipment such as conveyor systems. Technicians identify and fix mechanical problems with machinery, and they commonly work with greasy parts and tools, sometimes in uncomfortable positions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working with and exposed to the baggage handling system, mechanical parts and vibration. The environment can also be loud because of aircraft engines and equipment. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lead site logistics during installation phases, manage material delivery, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, oversee warehouse operations, and ensure safety and quality compliance. | Higher education, knowledge of logistics, project planning skills, software proficiency, safety awareness, and leadership experience. | Responsibilities Responsible for the site-based logistics process during the installation phase of the project, consisting of leading the material delivery processes, balancing the shipment flows, controlling the progress for planned against actual deliveries, co-ordination with the customer, material receiving and identification, sorting, staging, documenting, picking, consolidating, and preparing the goods ready for a handover to the installation teams. Tasks • Involved in XXL high-risk projects > 100MIL leading the site logistical team and drive processes. • Creating the project logistics plan consulting both Construction Management and Project Management using the inputs from other stakeholders like Supervisors, Project Planners, Supply Chain Coordinators and Project Buyers. • Cooperate on a committed shipping plan with Shipping Department and Project Management for all (international, national, and local) project deliveries. • Research on needed transport documentation like Incoterms, check JDE CS number etc. • POC for customs, and forwarding department to initiate and implement procedures, improve processes. • Manage installation planning look ahead to ensure in time and full delivery of equipment resulting in proper handover of activities to the installation teams. • Leads communication with Project Manager Supply in a disciplined way, giving input to Project Planner to adjust the project schedule for internal steering and alignment. • Drives regular checks with suppliers on in time delivery of critical components based on dashboarding and available reports. • Monitor Logistical / Supplier performance, identifying and implementing improvements. • Manage the on/off site warehouse operation and storage areas within the building. • Define the set up and processes for the storage plan, organize the (on site or off site) project warehouse. Order and test the software and hardware solution used to manage the site logistics. • Analyse inbounds and outbound flow to maximize efficient use of storage space. • Ensure all logistical activities are executed in a safe manner according to the project HSE plan using certified and checked equipment. • Organize Safety inductions, Toolbox talks for the logistical team and perform weekly safety walks. • Properly and factually document and report out all deltas on quality, documentation, data or performance. • Set up the staffing schedule and manage workload defining maximum number of daily shipments. • Onboard and train new hires (local) on the project logistical process both VI and subcontractor staff. Job requirements • Higher level education • Knowledge of Logistical processes • Safety awareness for the assigned scope • Advantaged user of software like Excel, JDE. • Project planning and site organization • International and multicultural awareness • People Leader Personal competences • High level of planning skills • Eager to learn and listen • Calm under pressure / Stress resistant. • Analytical & Fact Based • Decisiveness • Perseverance • Result driven. • Safety awareness • Group orientated leadership. • Flexible / able to adapt. CSF (critical success factors) • Major contribution in project preparation • Realisation of Logistical process according to process and plan • Creating a safe working environment • Assuring quality and discipline in execution • Continues improvement in processes. • High level of reporting