🚀 Automation Group Manager

Overview

GEA is a global leader in delivering innovative customized process solutions for the dairy beverage food and chemical industries.

Our Liquid & Powder Technologies Division empowers industries with state-of-the-art processing equipment and integrated solutions.

Our portfolio covers :

• Brewing systems
• Liquid processing
• Aseptic and non-aseptic filling and packaging
• Concentration fermentation crystallization and purification
• Drying powder handling and packaging
• Carbon capture and emission control systems

We serve a diverse range of sectors including dairy food new food beverage chemical and home & personal care.

Are you ready to lead a team of talented automation engineers and drive innovation in process automation? We are seeking an Automation Group Manager to join our dynamic division and perform the below tasks :

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Automation Engineers fostering professional growth and excellence
• Oversee automation projects from concept to completion ensuring compliance with customer requirements GEA standards and industry best practices
• Collaborate closely with clients negotiating project scope and timelines to deliver outstanding results
• Provide expert guidance to sales and project teams including project estimations and technical support
• Ensure all automation quotations and project executions meet our high standards for quality budget and deadlines
• Drive optimization of engineering tools methods and project execution processes
• Proactively assess and mitigate risks throughout project lifecycles
• Make key decisions on product customization during project execution

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Masters degree in Automation Engineering
• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP; Prince2 etc.)
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in Automation / Electrical roles
• Extensive background in project execution and management
• Leadership experience : skilled in guiding and mentoring teams
• Languages : English (B2 / C1) ; French Portuguese or German are highly valuable
• Strategic planning and organizational skills
• Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality excellence
• Customer-centric approach (internal and external)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We offer :

• Attractive compensation package with flexible remuneration options (e.g. health insurance restaurant tickets).
• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (two days per week).
• 23 days of vacation per year.
• Great workenvironment as part of a collaborative team.
• Internal training and career development opportunitiesnational and international
• Join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2025.

Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Hp Unix,Automation,Bar Management,Automation Testing,Electrical & Automation

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1