District Transportation Manager overseeing logistics and transportation management for Univar Solutions. Responsible for P&L management and ensuring safety and efficiency in transportation operations.
About the role
- Leiter für Lager- und Betriebsgelände bei REDSUN Gruppe, einem international tätigen Hersteller und Logistiker. Gesamtverantwortung für das Betriebsgelände und Optimierung der Logistikprozesse.
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the site
- Strategic management of the entire 400,000 m² outdoor site
- Optimization of storage areas, traffic routes and site layout
- Ensuring uninterrupted, efficient material flow
- Planning and organization of all truck loading operations (daily + seasonal peaks)
- Minimizing waiting times and ensuring correct shipments
- Management of inbound goods, returns and inventory processes
- Leadership of production-related departments: Drum, Bulk Packaging, Abzak (sack filling) and Finishing
- Planning, quality assurance and optimal coordination with logistics
- Ensuring efficient material flow between production and loading
- Management of caretaker and cleaning services
- Organization of maintenance, repair work and site upkeep
- Team and personnel responsibility
- Leadership of multiple team leaders and large logistics teams
- Shift planning, coaching and development of employees
- Compliance with all safety standards on site
- Organization of training sessions and certifications
- KPI reporting for logistics and production
- Initiation and implementation of improvement and digitization projects
Requirements
- Completed vocational training (e.g., Specialist in Warehouse Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services Clerk) or a relevant degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration — alternatively a comparable qualification with corresponding professional experience.
- Several years of experience in logistics, site or production processes — preferably in a comparable industry, though experience from related sectors is welcome.
- Knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (SAP advantageous) and confident use of Excel to analyze data and manage processes.
- Basic technical understanding
- Strong leadership skills: you can lead, motivate and develop teams — irrespective of hierarchy or background.
- Confident presence in multicultural teams: you build trust, create clarity and foster collaboration within an international team of warehouse, logistics and production staff.
- Strong communication skills: you can explain priorities, justify decisions transparently and gain acceptance even in stressful situations.
- Organizational talent & overview: you keep track of overall logistics, site processes and personnel resources — even when things get busy.
- Hands-on mentality: you are present on site, approachable for the teams and work in a solution-oriented manner.
- Willingness for personal development: even if you do not yet meet every requirement — we will support you step by step.
Benefits
- Attractive salary
- Holiday and Christmas bonus
- Working in an international environment
- Long-service anniversary bonuses
- 30 days of vacation per year
- E-bike leasing
- Enjoy your break in our Grand Café
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