Automation Group Manager
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Why join GEA
Job information
JR-0034407
Project Management
Full time
N/A, 28108 Alcobendas, Madrid
GEA is a global leader in delivering innovative, customized process solutions for the dairy, beverage, food, and chemical industries.
Our Liquid & Powder Technologies Division empowers industries with state-of-the-art processing equipment and integrated solutions.
Our portfolio covers:
- Brewing systems
- Liquid processing
- Aseptic and non-aseptic filling and packaging
- Concentration, fermentation, crystallization, and purification
- Drying, powder handling, and packaging
- Carbon capture and emission control systems
We serve a diverse range of sectors, including dairy, food, new food, beverage, chemical, and home & personal care.
Are you ready to lead a team of talented automation engineers and drive innovation in process automation? We are seeking an Automation Group Manager to join our dynamic division and perform the below tasks:
- Lead and mentor a team of Automation Engineers, fostering professional growth and excellence
- Oversee automation projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, GEA standards, and industry best practices
- Collaborate closely with clients, negotiating project scope and timelines to deliver outstanding results
- Provide expert guidance to sales and project teams, including project estimations and technical support
- Ensure all automation quotations and project executions meet our high standards for quality, budget, and deadlines
- Drive optimization of engineering tools, methods, and project execution processes
- Proactively assess and mitigate risks throughout project lifecycles
- Make key decisions on product customization during project execution
Your profile and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Automation Engineering
- Professional certification in Project Management (PMP; Prince2, etc.)
- Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in Automation/Electrical roles
- Extensive background in project execution and management
- Leadership experience: skilled in guiding and mentoring teams
- Languages: English (B2/C1); French, Portuguese, or German are highly valuable
- Strategic planning and organizational skills
- Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality excellence
- Customer-centric approach (internal and external)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
We offer:
- Attractive compensation package with flexible remuneration options (e.g., health insurance, restaurant tickets).
- Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (two days per week).
- 23 days of vacation per year.
- Great work environment as part of a collaborative team.
- Internal training and career development opportunities—national and international
- Join a company recognized as a "Top Employer 2025."
