MHE Maintenance Manager

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. 

“Join the Movement” and become our MHE Maintenance Manager.

With your expertise in Mechatronics and a solid understanding of MHE, you will oversee both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work orders, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and promptly.

Your Goal:

To keep everything running smoothly, solve technical challenges quickly, and help the site continuously improve. You’ll work closely with Operations Support, System Specialists, and our on-site Operations teams to diagnose issues, find root causes, and make sure our systems perform at their best.

You’ll lead a skilled group of maintenance experts—from technical support roles to team leads—and report directly to the On-site Operations Director. In short, you’ll be the person who keeps the heartbeat of the DC strong and steady.

Job Highlights:

• Leading the team, processes, stakeholder management, budget responsibility.
• Ensures operational efficiency and system reliability in the DC.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying operational demands, including evening or night shifts in some cases.

Location: Cheb, CZ

Relocation Package Provided!

Your Job In Detail:

• Running and developing the control room and its processes.
• Leading, coaching, and supporting your team so they can perform at their best.
• Providing technical expertise, supporting escalations, and driving root-cause analysis.
• Reporting key insights and results to the on-site Operations Director.
• Managing team performance in line with strategy and long-term goals.
• Playing a key role in both operational and tactical decision-making.
• Preparing and managing the department budget.
• Tracking performance through KPIs and reporting.
• Leading a team that includes WES engineers, LLC, SCADA, PLC, VFD specialists, and advanced users.

Your Profile:

• At least 2 years of experience leading a team.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Strong understanding and working experience with MHE systems.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Solid diagnostic abilities and confidence handling escalations.
• Fluent in English; Czech is a plus.

What We Offer In Return:

• Annual bonus + car allowance
• Working on a brand-new, greenfield project featuring the latest and most advanced MHE technologies.
• Pluxee Flex Benefits:
• Meal vouchers worth CZK 124 per working day
• CZK 22,000 yearly for leisure activities
• Supplementary pension savings (up to 2% of your monthly salary)
• 25 vacation days + 3 sick days
• Free access for you and your family to the Headspace platform (mental health, legal & financial counselling, coaching, therapy, 24/7 support)
• Reimbursement for approved English courses under the FORTNA educational program
• Season tickets from FK Hvězda Cheb—we proudly support our local team!
• Meal vouchers worth CZK 124 per working day
• CZK 22,000 yearly for leisure activities