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UPS Industrial Engineering Manager in PASSO CORESE, Italy
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Job Description:
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.
This role leads a regional team of Industrial / Fulfillment Engineers and acts as a strategic partner to Operations, Technology, and Commercial teams , translating business growth and customer requirements into robust, compliant, and cost‑effective engineering solutions.
The position plays a critical role in warehouse automation, process standardization, capacity planning, productivity improvement, and CAPEX governance , while ensuring strict alignment with GDP/GMP healthcare standards .
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
Required
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.
Location : Passo Corese (Roma)
Employee Type:
Permanent
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