Jobbeschreibung
We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs.
The Business Unit Europe Africa is one of the largest of TK Elevator's six Business Units. Its Regional Business Support Center is in Dusseldorf, Germany, from where it coordinates activities in 20+ countries, as well a distributor network in Africa. This unit handles the sale, installation, servicing and modernization of elevators, escalators and moving walks. In select markets, the portfolio also includes home lifts and the service of automatic doors. In the fiscal year 2023/2024 the Business Unit had about 14,000 employees and generated sales of around 2.5 billion euros. We have a position that could challenge you, pique your interest, and put your skills to the test.
Your Responsibilities
As the Service Field Productivity Lead, you will significantly enhance the efficiency of our maintenance, repair, and modernization operations. Your key responsibilities include:
Productivity Monitoring & Improvement
- Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for improving field efficiency.
- Develop and implement action plans for underperforming countries/entities.
- Promote digital solutions to enhance maintenance efficiency.
Team Leadership & Development
- Train and mentor field service supervisors on productivity best practices.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between service field operations in various countries and EA service field operations.
- Collaborate with local entities to set targets for essential service metrics.
- Provide technical support to local entities as needed.
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:
Educational Background
- A degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- Proven experience in field service operations, focusing on productivity improvement and team leadership.
- Familiarity with maintenance practices, particularly in the elevator industry, is highly advantageous.
Skills
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze performance data and derive actionable insights.
- Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to train and motivate teams.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-Solving Skills: A proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
Personal Attributes
- A commitment to safety and quality in all operations.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving efficiencies.
- Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
- Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
- Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
- Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
- Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
- Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
- Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
- Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets
We value diversity
At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!
As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let's overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.
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