Key information
We welcome all applications, but can only consider applications submitted online. Applications submitted by post will be disposed of for data protection reasons and will not be returned.
What you move
Monitoring and managing daily yard operations to ensure all truck movements on site are safe, orderly and on schedule
Planning the use of the yard, parking bays and dock doors for both inbound and outbound traffic, coordinating with neighbouring departments and responding quickly to delays, bottlenecks and last-minute changes
Ensuring drivers receive correct and complete shipping documents and that departures are handled properly
Leading a team of yard employees, both day to day and as their direct manager, including shift and staff planning
Continuously developing the team and hiring new team members
Conducting employee, health and annual review meetings independently
Ensuring the team follows occupational safety, security and yard rules (e.g. undocking and securing procedures) and enforcing them consistently
Helping build and improve yard processes, contributing to projects, and applying logistics expertise to drive continuous improvement
What you will bring
Several years
in leading logistics teams
Completed apprenticeship (EBA)
German (Basic knowledge)
English (Good knowledge)
Solid logistics expertise, gained through several years of experience or specific training, ideally in yard, dock or transport management
Several years of experience leading logistics teams
Good communication skills in English (Level B2). If you're not at that level yet, we support you achieving the needed competencies with language classes.
Enjoyment of planning schedules, time and capacity, staying on top of things even when it gets hectic
Knowledge of shipping and freight documents (e.g. CMR, delivery notes) is a plus
Analytical thinking with an eye for how things connect
Very good MS Office skills and experience with warehouse management or yard management systems
Ability to analyse statistics and turn the results into actions
Resilience, humour, enthusiasm and a hands-on attitude
Clear and assertive communication, including with external drivers and carriers
Mobility and willingness to work in a two-shift system (Mon–Fri 05:00–23:00 / Sat 05:00–18:00)
Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to enhance productivity and effectiveness
Demonstrating the courage to take risks and act on convictions under uncertainty
The benefits we offer
Values, not empty words
Cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, ambitious – these five values are what we practice and preach.
Courageous thinking
We encourage everyone to think on their feet, and love it when they come up with bold or edgy ideas.
Uncomplicated approach
Simplicity is at our core. We avoid the unnecessary and focus on what really matters – from overcoming challenges to celebrating our shared successes.
Flexibility and freedom (Non-Office Jobs)
Every position is possible with an 80% workload.
More Benefits Germany
More Benefits Germany: 30 days of holiday, exclusive employee conditions in our online shop, a shuttle service (for Neuenburg am Rhein) and other benefits.
Application and contact details
Lena Fischer
People Attraction Specialist
Information for recruitment agencies
Only direct applications will be considered for this position.