Site Manager
General Description
Vanderlande is the global market leader in Airport & Parcel Solutions and sorting systems for Warehouse Solutions.
The Site Manager is responsible for the overall activities to ensure the professional installation of an automated material handling system on project sites (including overseas projects). The Site Manager is a key member of a project team, reporting functionally to the project manager. Depending on the size and scale, the SM will have supervisors to assist him on-site.
Job Description:
- Leads and manages the on-site installation team, including several supervisors on projects.
- Manages all installation-related activities until handover to the customer.
- Responsible for organising all HSE-related activities on site.
- Draws up the project “installation” project plan containing objectives, organisation, planning and cost calculations in consultation with the project manager.
- Monitor and manage quality, time, costs, and provision of information.
- Identifies and analyses (potential) problems/risks and opportunities and initiates adequate corrective and preventive actions.
- Manages the interaction of site work with all stakeholders.
- Advises and manages the contracts of steelwork, E&M subcontractors.
- Ensure the PM2.0 processes within the project.
- Perform quality checks on installation and these processes.
- Proper reporting to the customer, PM and head office.
- Responsible for working within specified budgets, including installations, housing, travel and local transport of own staffing. Responsible for creating a safe working environment Gives detailed feedback and weekly site reports about progress, quality, HSE, budgets and other topics.
- Safety officer and first aid assistant Manage site snag list and ensure timely closure before project handover.
- Lead regular site coordination meetings with subcontractors, suppliers, and customer representatives. Coordinate interfaces between different disciplines, including steelwork, mechanical, electrical, and controls.
- Coordinate delivery, storage, and availability of installation materials and equipment on site.
- Ensure site permits, access arrangements, and work approvals are properly managed.
- (Optional) Support commissioning activities and ensure installation readiness for system testing.
Education/Qualification & Experience
- Tertiary education (mechanical, electrical or mechatronics)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading a mid-sized or large-sized site-based team.
- Experience in working on MHS/BHS projects.
- Over 1-year of overseas project experience is better.
- English level: CET-6 or above, or ability to use English fluently in daily work. (Preferred/optional).
Knowledge, Skills & Attitude
- Affinity with material handling systems or industrial transportation equipment.
- Commercial attitude, Ability to plan and organize Self-confident and decisive, Perseverance
- Result-driven Safety awareness Group-oriented leadership
- Stress resistant Flexible/able to adapt
- Willing to travel (including overseas)
Skills Required
- Tertiary education in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading a mid-sized or large site-based team
- Experience working on Material Handling Systems or Baggage Handling Systems projects
- More than 1 year of overseas project experience
- Fluent English for daily work, or CET-6 level or above
- Willingness to travel, including overseas travel
- Affinity with material handling systems or industrial transportation equipment
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
