Job Description
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The Industrial Engineering Section Manager for UPS Healthcare South Europe is a senior leadership role responsible for driving engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and scalable growth across healthcare distribution and logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
* Lead, coach, and develop a multi-country Industrial Engineering team across South Europe.
* Set clear objectives, career development plans, and technical standards for engineers.
* Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and standardization.
* Act as escalation point for complex operational and engineering challenges.
Engineering & Operational Excellence
* Own the design, optimization, and standardization of warehouse and fulfillment processes across Healthcare sites.
* Drive productivity, quality, and service improvements using LEAN, Six Sigma, and engineering best practices.
* Ensure engineering solutions support multi-temperature, regulated healthcare operations.
* Partner closely with site operations to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and sustainable.
Automation, Systems & Innovation
* Lead engineering input for automation projects, material handling systems, and advanced picking solutions.
* Collaborate with Technology and IT teams on WMS, data analytics, and system enablement.
* Support innovation pilots and new technologies that enhance service, accuracy, and labor efficiency.
Network Design & Capacity Planning
* Lead capacity modeling, volume forecasting, and space planning to support growth and new business.
* Support new customer implementations and expansions with engineering feasibility and cost analysis.
* Contribute to network-level optimization initiatives across the South Europe region.
Capital & Governance
* Develop business cases for CAPEX investments, including automation and facility upgrades.
* Ensure engineering projects follow UPS Healthcare governance, validation, and approval processes.
* Track benefits realization and post-implementation performance against targets.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
* Act as a trusted engineering advisor to Operations, Commercial, Finance, and external customers.
* Participate in customer workshops, solution design phases, and executive reviews.
* Translate complex data and analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
* 8+ years of progressive experience in Industrial / Fulfillment / Logistics Engineering.
* Proven people leadership experience managing engineering teams across multiple locations.
* Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, process design, and productivity measurement.
* Experience in healthcare, pharma, or regulated logistics environments.
* Solid understanding of LEAN / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* Advanced analytical skills (Excel, data modeling, KPIs).
Preferred
* Experience leading warehouse automation or material handling projects.
* Exposure to WMS platforms and data-driven operations.
* Familiarity with GDP/GMP requirements in healthcare logistics.
* Master's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain is a plus.
* Green Belt / Black Belt certification is an advantage.
Key Competencies
* Strategic thinking and execution
* Strong leadership and coaching mindset
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication
* Structured problem-solving and analytical rigor
* Ability to operate in a matrix, international environment
* Comfortable balancing operational detail with executive-level perspective
Why Join UPS Healthcare
* Be part of a fast-growing, mission-critical Healthcare business.
* Lead impactful engineering initiatives that directly support patient safety and service.
* Work within a global organization that invests in innovation, automation, and talent development.
* Opportunity to influence strategy and shape the future of Healthcare logistics in Europe. xrdztoy
Location: Passo Corese (Roma)
Employee Type: Permanent
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