Full-Time

Shift Leader 2

Posted on 4/11/2026

Deadline 5/1/26
Vanderlande Industries

Vanderlande Industries

5,001-10,000 employees

Baggage handling and parcel sorting automation

No salary listed

St. Louis, MO, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum five years of technical experience in an industrial environment
  • Working experience with mechanical, electrical and controls (Programmable Logic Controller, Personal Computer) systems
  • Two years of prior experience as a Lead Technician
  • Valid Driver’s License
Responsibilities
  • Exercise safe working practice at all times
  • Inspect and diagnose complex mechanical/electrical systems
  • Inspect and diagnose mechanical systems
  • Perform specified preventive maintenance
  • Communicate with various parties on the work performed and present status of specialty systems
  • Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location, and operation of the system(s)
  • Attend to faults, alarms and warnings
  • Monitor reporting through Computerized Maintenance Management System, including generating, closing and planning work orders
  • React to messages from the Control Room or manager
  • React to messages from the Operations Teams regarding Preventive or Corrective Maintenance
  • Perform monthly corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement parts as needed
  • Assist with supervision of employees assigned to the team
  • Ensure quality of maintenance executed on-site according to contract agreed with the customer
  • Manage system issues on-site with the maintenance team, manager and the customer
  • Setup and maintain work schedule to ensure fulfilment of contract deliverables and more
  • Provide assistance to Manager on daily operations and perform as the manager in his absence
  • Ensure proper levels of supplies and manage vendor interactions
  • Initiate process improvements to ensure continuous improvement of the maintenance performance to the contract
  • Acts independently in several technical tasks
  • Identifies issues that need extra attention
  • Solves problems which disturb the daily operation
  • Trains less experienced employees
Desired Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2 years Material Handling Experience
  • Minimum of 1 year CMMS Experience preferred
  • Self-Starter and Pro-active
  • Detail Oriented and Stress Resistant
  • Customer Oriented
  • Innovative and Self Assured
  • Decision Making Ability
  • Adaptable
  • Strong leadership skills, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
  • Fully competent and versed in operations and maintenance
  • Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
  • Team player
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization
  • Working knowledge of computers and equipment
  • Ability to solve problems under pressure
  • Pro-active attitude towards process improvement
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of OSHA and safety practices
Vanderlande Industries

Vanderlande Industries

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Vanderlande Industries designs and builds automated logistics systems for baggage handling, parcel sorting, and warehouse inventory management. Its products include conveyors, sortation equipment, and automated material handling systems used by airports, parcel and e-commerce companies. The systems work by moving, sorting, and tracking items through large, integrated conveyors and robotic equipment to automate the flow of bags, parcels, and goods across logistic hubs and airports. Vanderlande differentiates itself through its focus on large-scale, end-to-end airport and warehouse automation, backed by decades of experience and integration with Toyota Industries Corporation, which provides global scale and backing for automated logistics solutions. The company’s goal is to enable efficient, reliable, and scalable movement of people and goods by delivering turnkey automation systems that optimize baggage handling, sorting accuracy, and overall throughput in high-volume environments.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Veghel, Netherlands

Founded

1949

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What believers are saying

  • DHL Express contract installs SPOX sorter first time, go-live September 2026.
  • Copenhagen Airport awards 20 automated screening lanes for checkpoint upgrade.
  • Kappahl Group selects Fastpick for 34,000m² Swedish logistics center.

What critics are saying

  • Siemens Logistics integration fails from cultural clashes, eroding revenues.
  • Daifuku's AI sorters displace Vanderlande in 17 of top 20 airports.
  • India Centre fails as GreyOrange poaches talent, stalling APAC growth.

What makes Vanderlande Industries unique

  • SPOX sorter handles 6,000 items/hour, including 5mm parcels, for DHL Cologne.
  • India Innovation Centre in Pune drives AI and autonomous systems globally.
  • Siemens Logistics acquisition bolsters baggage and cargo handling expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Analytics India Magazine
Feb 5th, 2026
Logistics Automation Co Vanderlande Opens India Innovation Centre in Pune

Logistics automation co Vanderlande opens India Innovation Centre in Pune. Vanderlande India is the company's second-largest technology hub globally. Vanderlande, a logistics process automation company, has inaugurated its India Innovation Centre in Pune, with a focus on India's engineering, innovation, and technology talent ecosystem. The new centre will serve as a collaborative hub for developing next-generation automation solutions across warehousing, airports, and parcel operations for Vanderlande's global customers.

Parcel and Postal Technology International
Oct 21st, 2025
Vanderlande wins contract to supply SPOX sorter for DHL Express facility in Cologne

Vanderlande wins contract to supply SPOX sorter for DHL Express facility in Cologne. DHL Express Germany has awarded Vanderlande a contract to provide automation solutions - including the SPOX sorter - for its new facility in Cologne. The agreement was signed on October 21 at Parcel+Post Expo 2025 in Amsterdam. This will be the first time this sorter has been installed at a DHL facility. Able to sort 6,000 items per hour, SPOX will allow DHL Express Germany to handle a mixed flow of regular and small parcels in the Cologne facility - including those as thin as 5mm. The sorter has been designed and built with sustainability in mind. When components wear out, they can be refurbished and then reintegrated into the system. In addition to the sorter, Vanderlande will provide two chutes, nine truck outfeeds and three van lines. It will also implement its PACE Sort sortation control software. This delivers secure host integration and advanced sortation logic to help manage complex parcel flows. It will reportedly be the first time this software has been installed at a greenfield site for DHL Express. "This contract win reflects DHL's trust in Vanderlande and shows the strength of our longstanding partnership," said Markus Ehrmann, executive managing director of Vanderlande. "We're delighted to be installing SPOX, our unique sorting solution that has been manufactured according to the principles of circularity, and that provides customers with improved flexibility and accuracy." "Vanderlande's solution will allow us to handle the parcel flow with increased efficiency, along with the ability to sort a diverse range of items," added Christian Knieps, director of engineering at DHL Express Germany. "As ever, our team will be working closely with Vanderlande through the installation phase to ensure a seamless integration before go-live, which is set for September 2026."

MHD Supply Chain Solutions
Jun 23rd, 2025
Vanderlande to automate Kmart's new omni-channel facility

Vanderlande has been selected by Kmart to automate its new logistics facility at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney.

Passenger Terminal Today
Feb 13th, 2025
Vanderlande to upgrade Copenhagen's security checkpoint

Copenhagen Airport has awarded Vanderlande a contract to deliver 20 automated screening lanes with central image processing as part of a major revamp of its passenger checkpoint process.

BrightSky
Nov 20th, 2024
Software Innovation for Smart Autonomous Airside: T-Hive's Involvement in BrightSky

T-Hive and Vanderlande are working together to develop an autonomous outdoor baggage handling system, to be used at the airside of Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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