What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Leader position at MAHLE?
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We move the world — together. As an international leading development partner and supplier to the automotive industry, we at MAHLE are passionate about developing innovative solutions for climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow. Our focus is on e-mobility and thermal management as well as further technology fields to reduce CO2 emissions, such as fuel cells or highly efficient combustion engines that also run on hydrogen or synthetic fuels.
In 2023, the technology group with its approximately 72,500 employes, generated sales of just under EUR 13 billion and with its 148 production locations and 11 major research and development centers, is represented in 29 countries.
Come join our team at MAHLE! #StrongerTogether
Your Contribution
Our Logistics Leader is responsible for overseeing the logistics operations within the manufacturing plant. This role requires close collaboration with multiple logistics professionals across various shifts and coordination with shift supervisors and logistics teams. The Logistics Leader ensures that logistics processes run efficiently, meets operational goals, and drives continuous improvement within the plant’s logistics functions.
- Direct and monitor daily activities to ensure tasks are completed on time and to MAHLE standard.
- Proficiency in MAHLE-specific systems, such as SAP S/4HANA.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve safety, utilizing principles from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Manufacturing.
- Train and develop logistics team members on MAHLE’s specialized processes and technology (MPS).
- Implementation of the MORE launch of S/4HANA for both business segments and the warehouse organization requiring specific knowledge for MAHLE products and system.
- Communicate daily with shift supervisors to review operational challenges, resolve issues, and ensure coordination across all logistics functions.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on logistics operations and performance to senior management.
- Evaluate benefits per domain on process level with plant controller and RPS on demand.
- Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback to improve productivity.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Assist in building a sustainable, lean, operation capable of not only supporting the company’s tremendous projected growth but also driving it.
- Analyze data and reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Resolve escalated issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with customer service teams and able to understand all EDI requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position will have 3-5 direct reports (Logistics Supervisors on various shifts).
- Overall responsible for 50-70 logistics team members.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics or manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to resolve operational challenges.
- Strong working knowledge of logistics operations, inventory management, and SAP systems (preferably S4/HANA).
Our Offer
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s). For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here. #DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.
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Your future at MAHLE
As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.
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