Kiel Group is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of passenger seating systems for buses and rail vehicles on the local, regional and intercity level.
Within its companies located in Germany, Poland, Turkey, Netherlands, Spain, France, USA and Russia and with round 1.200 employees, Kiel is a strong and reliable partner to satisfy the needs of its customers.
Around the globe, Kiel is acknowledged for its high-quality products, unrivaled expertise, know-how and its dedicated workforce. With the new company “Kiel Macedonia”, located in Zhelino (Tetovo), Kiel will continue its engagement for their customers, by producing seats for buses and railway.
For our branch in Zhelino, we are looking for a talented, experienced and initiative personality in the following position:
LOGISTICS MANAGER
Responsibilities:
- Directs and coordinates the activities of all blue- and white-collar employees engaged in the field of Logistics (Sales, Procurement, Warehouse and Internal Logistics)
- Organization of internal logistics according JIT procedures (picking concepts, material staging, supermarket concepts, Kanban an e-Kanban development, route planning and logistical layout planning)
- Planning economical bin and container solutions in the internal and external logistic process
- Initiating process improvements, cost control procedures and yield improvements to enhance the overall efficiency and cost effectiveness of the logistic operations
- Responsible for coordination and cost savings in all external logistics activities (Material in, Finished goods out)
- Capacity calculation of equipment and transport bins during project start-up (packaging planning, calculation, general logistical questions)
- Develops charts, KPI´s and other records and reports in order to determine logistic requirements and on time arrival of materials for the production process
- Develops budgets and approves expenditures for supplies, and materials, ensuring that materials, labor, and equipment are used efficiently to meet Logistic targets.
- Maintaining a safe working environment for personnel by providing training, equipment or operation changes, equipment maintenance, and meetings on safety.
Requirements and qualifications:
- BSC / Master in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Logistics
- Minimum 5 years expertise in the field of Production Logistic
- Experience in the Logistics activities such as Sales, procurement, Transport organization, customs, JIT, cost optimization and increasing picking efficiency.
- Good knowledge, experience in the application of lean methods required such as push & pull, KANBAN, misc.
- Excellent English (spoken and written), German will be considered as an advantage
- Proficient SAP User
- Proficient MS Office
- Our manager would be a proactive leader with excellent communication and analytical skills, self-driven with can do attitude.
Our offer:
Of course, we offer a compensation package that matches your qualifications. More importantly, we offer you a work environment that gives you the opportunity to steadily further develop. You will work in different projects. You and your manager regularly reflect on and make plans for your development and interests. Kiel is international and inclusive organization where it is easy to connect with colleagues.
Further information and application:
You are welcome to contact us on [најави се за да го видиш е-маилот] for further information about the position. Please send your application in English with notice for the position “Logistics Manager.”
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.