Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Do you want to play a key role in the logistical heartbeat of our innovative factory in Hoogezand Do you get energy from making logistics processes safer more predictable and more efficient as well as from developing teams Then join us as our new Logistics Manager and help us make a difference - with and for each other.

About the role

As Logistics Manager you hold end-to-end responsibility for the complete logistics chain at our Hoogezand site: from the raw materials warehouse and finished goods warehouse through the palletizing department. You ensure safe reliable and efficient logistics operations that directly contribute to our service levels cost control and customer satisfaction.

You combine visible day-to-day presence on the shop floor with a strategic end-to-end supply chain perspective. Together with your departments and fellow MT members you continuously optimize processes reduce losses across the chain and prepare the logistics organization for further growth and investments including new palletizing technology.

What you will do

• Operational leadership: You manage the daily operations of the logistics departments (raw materials warehouse finished goods warehouse palletizing department) and safeguard safety quality predictability and performance.

• Safety & continuous improvement: You foster a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives in areas such as service inventory and cost supported by clear KPIs.

• People & organizational development: You actively develop the skills of your team (both white- and blue-collar) through skill matrices coaching training and clear performance and behavioral expectations. We are a learning organization meaning every employee spends 5% of their time on learning and continuous improvement.

• End-to-end chain optimization:You identify bottlenecks and losses in the logistics chain by collaborating with suppliers transport partners and central planning. You translate these insights into concrete improvement actions.

• Capacity & network decisions: You analyze future warehouse capacity needs (internal and external) and prepare solid data-based proposals for the MT and other stakeholders.

• Stakeholder management & MT collaboration: You play an active role in MT meetings collaborate closely with Operations Safety Quality HR and central departments and represent logistics in central committees and presentations.

• Projects & investments: You are a key stakeholder (sponsor) in logistics improvement and investment projects such as the implementation of new palletizers and the further professionalization and automation of processes and systems. You also hold budget responsibility.

Who you are

• You have at least a completed bachelors degree ideally in logistics supply chain management or a comparable field.

• You bring at least 5 years of experience in logistics/supply chain and 810 years of leadership experience in a large production or warehouse environment preferably at MT level or comparable.

• You have proven experience with modern warehouse systems and logistics technology (for example palletizing lines) and enjoy working with KPIs around safety quality service and cost.

• You combine a strategic and analytical mindset with a hands-on mentality: you are visibly present on the shop floor strong in change management and process optimization skilled at building trust with various stakeholders and capable of developing coaching and engaging teams through change.

• You have experience with Total Productive Maintenance work processes to manage daily operations: setting priorities maintaining a clean and organized workplace reporting and resolving defects and preventing breakdowns.

What we offer

Our purpose Breaking Barriers to Well-being gives meaning to everything we do. At Essity you work to improve well-being for people while contributing to positive impact on society and the environment. You feel valued supported in your development and encouraged to achieve results together in an open and collaborative culture.
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You will also receive:

• An excellent salary depending on your experience and education

• A fixed 13th month and a bonus scheme (015%) linked to company results

• A company car

• 25 vacation days and 11.5 ADV days (full-time)

• A strong pension scheme with only 1.54% personal contribution

• Extensive onboarding and plenty of internal and external training opportunities

• Room for personal growth within an international organization

• An informal work atmosphere with lots of focus on development

Apply

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment Apply today via our website and include your motivation letter and CV. We look forward to meeting you and exploring how you can contribute to our logistics operations in Hoogezand. Any questions Feel free to contact Emilie Wiersma at or 31 6 .

More about Hoogezand

Our factory in Hoogezand is an important production site within Essity where dedicated teams work on high-quality products for daily use. Logistics plays a crucial role in this: from the inflow of raw materials to the shipment of finished goods to our customers.

You will join a dynamic environment with large volumes and complex material flows where significant investments are being made in the modernization of logistics and palletizing technology. Together with colleagues from Operations Safety Quality HR and central departments you work on sustainable improvements that are visible both on the shop floor and for our customers.

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