Team Leader Packaging Development & Planning (fmdiv.)

Your contribution to something big:

As Team Leader Packaging you will play a central role in ensuring efficient reliable and sustainable packaging operations across the supply chain. You will lead a team of 8 associates responsible for packaging development packaging planning and returnable packaging management ensuring that packaging solutions support production logistics and customer delivery performance.

Your key responsibilities include:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead coordinate and develop a team of 8 associates across packaging development planning and returnable packaging management.
• Set priorities distribute workload and ensure efficient daily operations.
• Promote ownership accountability and professional growth through coaching training and constructive feedback.
• Foster a collaborative safe and improvementdriven team culture.

Packaging Development

• Coordinate the development and implementation of packaging concepts for new and existing products.
• Ensure packaging solutions meet operational cost quality and sustainability requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering logistics suppliers and purchasing to optimize packaging design and material usage.

Packaging Planning

• Ensure the availability of packaging materials to support production and customer deliveries.
• Monitor packaging demand plan stock levels and mitigate risks related to shortages or supply disruptions.
• Support datadriven decision making through KPI monitoring and performance analysis.

Returnable Packaging Management

• Oversee the circulation tracking and inventory control of returnable packaging assets.
• Maintain accurate balances with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure efficient flows proper stock levels and continuous improvement of returnable packaging processes.

Continuous Improvement & CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize packaging processes and reduce operational waste.
• Ensure adherence to packaging standards and support audits or process reviews.
• Work closely with logistics production engineering purchasing and suppliers to ensure alignment and smooth operational execution.

Qualifications :

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Operations Management or a related field.

Experience

• 24 years of experience in packaging management packaging development supply chain logistics operations or material flow management.
• Experience in team coordination or leadership is an advantage.

Knowhow

• Strong knowledge of packaging development optimization and planning.
• Experience with returnable packaging management and inventory control.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Kaizen).
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g. SAP).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel Power BI).

Languages

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Additional languages are a plus.

Working Style & Methods

• Structured analytical and detailoriented approach.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong communication and problemsolving skills.

Personality

• Empathetic and approachable leader who motivates and develops people.
• Proactive collaborative and committed to operational excellence.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and sustainable packaging solutions.

Additional Information :

Work #LikeABosch includes:

Flexible work conditions

Hybrid work system

Exchange with colleagues around the world

  Health insurance

  Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site

Training opportunities (p.e. technical training foreign languages training) & certifications

Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

Sports and health related activities

Great access to public transports

Free transport from Porto

Flexible benefits platform

Free parking lot

Canteen

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time