TECHNICAL TEAM LEADER SPARE PARTS
Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
📍 Location: Hechingen, Germany
🕒 Full-time
We are seeking a motivated and talented Technical Team Leader Spare Parts, reporting to our Technical Manager Spare Parts, to join our Aftermarket Division. In this role you coordinate and support our global markets and regions in all aspects of spare parts management for our brands Elco, Atag, Brink and 3d party products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate a small team of technical spare parts specialists.
- Manage the creation and maintenance of spare parts catalogues and related technical documentation.
- Drive and participate in strategic spare parts management projects, including legacy product support.
- Work closely with R&D, Procurement, Planning teams on new product launches, product modifications, and in proposing alternative spare parts when required.
- Manage the entire lifecycle and data integrity of spare parts, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation from initial creation to end-of-life status.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Ensure strong alignment and coordination with the broader technical team.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Technology, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in spare parts or technical service management, preferably in the heating or HVAC industry.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Proven project management skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a continuous improvement attitude.
- Proficiency in SAP R3, MS Office, 3D design tools, and Adobe Acrobat.
- High IT affinity and interest in digital tools (e-commerce, CRM, SAP transactions).
- Fluency in German and English, Italian is a plus.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and international work environment with regular interaction across global markets.
- Opportunities to contribute to transformation projects within the Aftermarket Division.
- Cross-functional exposure and collaboration with key departments.
- A role with real impact on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.
Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
📍 Location: Hechingen, Germany
🕒 Full-time
We are seeking a motivated and talented Technical Team Leader Spare Parts, reporting to our Technical Manager Spare Parts, to join our Aftermarket Division. In this role you coordinate and support our global markets and regions in all aspects of spare parts management for our brands Elco, Atag, Brink and 3d party products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate a small team of technical spare parts specialists.
- Manage the creation and maintenance of spare parts catalogues and related technical documentation.
- Drive and participate in strategic spare parts management projects, including legacy product support.
- Work closely with R&D, Procurement, Planning teams on new product launches, product modifications, and in proposing alternative spare parts when required.
- Manage the entire lifecycle and data integrity of spare parts, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation from initial creation to end-of-life status.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Ensure strong alignment and coordination with the broader technical team.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Technology, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in spare parts or technical service management, preferably in the heating or HVAC industry.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Proven project management skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a continuous improvement attitude.
- Proficiency in SAP R3, MS Office, 3D design tools, and Adobe Acrobat.
- High IT affinity and interest in digital tools (e-commerce, CRM, SAP transactions).
- Fluency in German and English, Italian is a plus.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and international work environment with regular interaction across global markets.
- Opportunities to contribute to transformation projects within the Aftermarket Division.
- Cross-functional exposure and collaboration with key departments.
- A role with real impact on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.
Hechingen, DE, 72379