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In this strategic role, you will connect stakeholders across the value chain and drive initiatives that improve quality, lead time and cost performance, with a primary focus on Parcel projects in North America.\nWhat will you be doing?\nYou will analyze, propose, initiate, execute and embed strategic improvement initiatives across the global installation scope. You will capture feedback from Sales, Design, Production, Shipping and Site teams and translate it into new opportunities focused on standardization, modularization, and time and cost reduction.\nWorking closely with the Operational Management team, you will provide input on business cases and strategic alignment. You will also support the Installation Management team and project teams during execution, helping drive predictable, high-quality outcomes, zero defects and delivery within budget.\nResponsibilities\nAnalyze complex installation-related processes and develop improvements to equipment, tools and systems across functions, with a specific focus on the North American Parcel scope. \nPrepare and present improvement plans to senior global Operations management, including expected benefits, constraints, budget requirements and resource needs. \nManage selected initiatives through the pilot phase, validate and report results, and ensure successful embedding in roadmaps, process maps and ways of working. \nLead and coach cross-functional teams assigned to improvement topics, aligning contributors around agreed targets, goals and schedules. \nBuild strong connections across the international Installation network and create the awareness and involvement required for successful implementation. \nRepresent the global Distribution Installation community in equipment improvement and development discussions, safeguard installation requirements, and mobilize technical expertise across the network. \nWhat do we ask from you?\nA bachelor's or master's degree in Technical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline, combined with more than 10 years of management experience. \nA strong background in material handling equipment products and processes, together with an excellent understanding of on-site project execution. \nAn entrepreneurial and analytical mindset, with the ability to evaluate improvement outcomes and translate findings into practical actions. \nProven ability to influence, align and manage stakeholders at all levels without relying on direct reporting lines. \nStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and consolidate feedback from diverse stakeholders. \nWillingness and ability to travel to project sites to analyze current workflows and support improvement initiatives. \nAbout the team\nYou will work within the global Installation community and collaborate closely with Operational Management, Installation Management and stakeholders across Sales, Design, Production, Shipping and Site. Together, the team focuses on reducing on-site workload and improving installation outcomes across the full value stream, with particular attention to Parcel projects in North America.\nAbout Vanderlande\nVanderlande builds automated systems for airports and parcel logistics, managing baggage from check-in to reclaim and sorting parcels across some of the world's largest delivery networks. A place to grow, with people who bring out the best in each other.\nWhat we offer\nIn this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.\nThis position offers a competitive salary range of € 6.535,49 to € 8.869,60gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.\nOn top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:\n40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).\nFlexible working hours.\nA hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).\nA Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.\nCommuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.\nWorking from home allowance.\nCollective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.\nOn-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.\nVanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.\nA variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.\nAnd a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.\nYour application\nAre you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.\nApplication acceptance timeline: In the event of receiving enough suitable applicants, this vacancy can get closed earlier than the mentioned job posting end date.\nDue to process compliance, we cannot process emailed applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.\nDiversity & Inclusion\nVanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.\nBackground screening\nFor this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. 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