Principal Maintenance Manager - EMEA

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Principal Project Manager, Automation & Innovation

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GXO Logistics, Inc.

Logistics at full potential!

Your Role Unique opportunity to join GXO, help shape and drive the strategic direction of automation solutions and maintenance strategy across Continental Europe. The role requires extensive maintenance expertise and involves 50–75% travel within Continental Europe. The position may be based in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, or Poland. Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Automation & Adaptive Technology for Continental Europe.

Responsibilities

Shape Maintenance Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of a Continental Europe maintenance / automation strategy and define technical support and maintenance standards for large‑scale automated sites.

Drive Operational Efficiency: Lead continuous improvement initiatives by benchmarking performance, analysing maintenance metrics, and identifying opportunities to enhance system availability and implement best practices to reduce downtime.

Support Implementation of Automation Solutions: Guide and support the deployment of new automation technologies, ensuring successful integration and scalability across sites.

Foster Cross‑Country Collaboration: Promote and coordinate collaboration across the European operational community to share knowledge, align strategies, and drive synergies.

Qualifications

Proven Performance Evaluation Skills: Experience assessing the performance of automated systems, with a strong background in machine reliability and maintenance.

Operational & Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of complex automated systems—ideally within logistics—and hands‑on experience implementing large‑scale automation across multiple sites and regions.

Data Analysis: Experience building PowerBi dashboards of input metrics to drive improvement.

Collaborative & Practical Mindset: Grounded, team‑oriented approach with flexibility and strong sense of ownership.

Strategic Vision: Ability to think both tactically and strategically, balancing short‑term execution with long‑term planning.>

Influential Leadership: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align diverse teams and decision‑makers.

Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively (50–75%) across Continental Europe as needed.

Languages: Fluent in English; additional European languages are beneficial.

Benefits

Remote Working – Flexibility to work from home and balance your lifestyle.

Impactful Role – Opportunity to shape and drive the strategic direction of a dynamic organisation.

Open & Informal Culture – Collaborative environment that values transparency and innovation.

GXO MyBenefits – Comprehensive benefits tailored to your needs.

Personal Growth & Development – Access to learning programs through GXO University to support your career progression.

Your Work Environment Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organisation. An exciting environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees are in control of their own success and new challenges every day, allowing for optimal development. GXO Logistics offers advanced supply‑chain solutions for the world’s most successful companies in many industries, including e‑commerce, food & retail, and industrial multinationals. GXO BeNe operates from more than 30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

Contact For more information or to apply, contact Debbie Haywood at

debbie.haywood@gxo.com .

Legal & Equal Opportunity GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. GXO welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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