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Vanderlande

Head of Site Operations

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Vanderlande
Market‑leading global partner for logistics automation in warehousing, airports and parcel sectors.
Lead site operations, overseeing planning, installation, quality, and logistics for global airport projects.
1d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Onsite
Company Size
9,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Automation
Material Handling
Software Solutions
Logistics Systems
Engineering
Turnkey Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Warehousing
Airports
Parcel
Role
What you would be doing
installation planning
method statements
risk assessments
progress reporting
quality management
safety compliance
  • Apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve efficiency and prevent repeated errors.
  • Manage internal site supervision resources within a matrix organization, ensuring adequate staffing, training, and development in coordination with regional organizations.
  • Attend monthly Progress Status Report (PSR) meetings and ensure transparent reporting of site progress and performance.
  • Work closely and in alignment with regional site teams to ensure consistent and efficient project execution.
  • Ensure agreed installation concepts are reflected within the installation program, rolled out on-site, and monitored through continuous inspection and control via the execution schedule.
  • Oversee that method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, and other project-specific documents are aligned with client requirements and integrated into site management processes.
  • Support and control all site-related planning, setup, and installation activities, ensuring timely safeguarding of required equipment and materials.
  • Foster and support HSE adherence and contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance across all sites.
  • Collaborate closely with Quality Management (QM) to ensure that all minimum applicable standards and project management guidelines are adhered to.
  • Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to avoid non-recoverable claims or variations and to achieve stable cost control and forecasting.
  • Provide input to Sales and Bid Phases (PM10/PM20) by attending site visits and developing strategies for site management, installation concepts (steel, mechanical, and electrical), and site logistics in consideration of commissioning, testing, and integration requirements.
  • Manage and ensure that all project quality procedures applicable to construction and material logistics are available, applied, and operational.
What you bring
bachelor's
primavera
leadership
site management
quality assurance
communication
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Strong technical grounding in all aspects of site management, including scheduling (Primavera preferred), installation methods, and quality control.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage teams at both site and quality management levels.
  • High willingness to travel internationally (approximately two weeks per month).
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with effective communication across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience working in diverse cultural environments and adapting to varying work ethics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of German, Dutch, or a second language would be an advantage.
  • Proven and relevant experience in international site management roles, including quality assurance responsibility within the industrial installation business.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1949
Year of establishment
Established in Veghel, Netherlands.
Acquired 2017
Acquisition by Toyota Industries
Joined a global logistics automation group while maintaining Dutch engineering roots.
600+ Airports
Baggage systems installed worldwide
Operates baggage handling systems across numerous international airports.
4B Bags
Annual baggage processed
Efficiently manages and transports billions of bags each year.
  • Grew under the name Rapistan Lande in the 1960s, adopting 'Vanderlande' in 1989 and expanding internationally into material-handling automation.
  • Delivers integrated solutions—innovative systems, smart software, and lifecycle services—to warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs.
  • Its baggage systems operate in numerous airports, moving a large volume of bags annually.
  • Parcel systems sort millions of items daily.
  • FY2024 net revenue reached about €2.2 billion, supported by a healthy order book and steady intake.
  • Typical projects include large-scale airport baggage halls, e-commerce warehouse sortation, and parcel distribution hubs.
  • Specializes in airport baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel-sorting systems—trusted by top global retailers.
  • Unusual fact: 9 of the 15 largest food retailers rely on its warehouse systems, processing deliveries for same-day promises worldwide.
Culture + Values
  • The company is committed to developing its employees and enabling them to reach their full potential.
  • The organization is driven by innovation and continually strives for better ways of doing things.
  • The company builds long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
  • The organization is customer-centric and constantly aims to exceed expectations.
  • The company believes in delivering excellence through high standards and accountability.
  • The organization works with passion and integrity in everything it does.
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero 2050
Emission Target
Goals to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
  • Committed to reducing CO2 footprint and improving energy efficiency across operations.
  • Products and solutions focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
  • Continuously works on reducing waste and improving recycling in processes.
  • Invests in sustainable technologies to support the global transition to renewable energy.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Fosters an inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity of thought, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
  • Has made significant progress in increasing gender diversity, with women holding leadership positions across various departments.
  • Monitors diversity metrics and aims to increase gender balance across all levels of the organization.
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