Zentis Holding GmbH invests in and manages companies in Germany and abroad. It also performs shared services and fulfils overarching tasks for the companies of the Zentis Group. Our companies are particularly leading manufacturers of fruit preparations for the dairy, bakery and confectionery processing industries. The Zentis Group also offers a wide range of products, including jams, sweet spreads and confectionery for end consumers, as well as customized food solutions for the food service industry.
Our Global Central Engineering department is responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, and technical development of our process plants. The focus is on the production of fruit preparations for the food processing industry. We are currently seeking reinforcement for our Process Design & Programming department.
Team Lead (m/w/d) Process Design & S7-Programming
Location: Aachen, Germany (with international travel)
Your tasks:
- Technical and disciplinary management of a team of three to four employees (m/f/d) in the area of process design and S7 programming
- Supporting process engineering projects from conception to technical and organizational implementation with a focus on process design
- Programming and further development of control systems, in particular with Siemens S7, including troubleshooting and diagnostic
- Manage programming projects for our cooking, cooling, and filling systems, as well as auxiliary production systems, including component and media supply in Aachen and at our subsidiaries in the USA, Poland and Hungary
- Development, optimization and standardization of procedural automation processes in food production
- Identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate closely with the Global Central Engineering team, as well as with Production, Quality Assurance and Technical Maintenance departments
- Acting as a central point of contact for our foreign subsidiaries for process design and S7 programming
Your profile:
- Degree in Process Engineering, Food Technology, Automation Engineering or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience in S7 programming
- Several years of professional experience in the food industry or a related field
- Proven leadership experience
- In-depth knowledge of PLC programming with Siemens S7 and ideally experience in dealing with SCADA and MES systems
- Very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English
- Strong analytical thinking, structured work approach, and problem-solving skills
- High degree of reliability and flexibility as well as a self-reliant and independent way of working
- Willingness to travel regularly for project-related assignments to Poland, Hungary, and the USA
Advantages & Benefits:
performance-related compensation
30 days vacation / calendar year
Vacation and Christmas bonus scheme
Education and training
Health management & supplementary health insurance
Bicycle leasing
Company pension plan
Success-Based Bonus
Flexible working hours
Up to 72 days of mobile working per year
38-hour week
Employee benefits and discounts
Low-priced meals in the company canteen
Company medical service
Please send us your electronic application using our career portal on Zentis.de only.