Konz Head of Logistics Konz (fmd) 54329
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What you'll do
- Leading, developing and empowering the logistics organization at the Konz site
- End-to-end responsibility for supply chain and logistics operations, from planning to execution
- Systematically improving performance, stability and efficiency by applying the Volvo Production System (VPS) and Lean principles
- Driving change initiatives across logistics, covering organizational, process-related and technological aspects (e.g. digitalization, automation, data analytics)
- Translating business strategy into a clear and future-oriented logistics strategy
- Close collaboration with other plant functions (Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, IT) and global networks
- Driving initiatives to improve logistics efficiency, robustness and sustainability
- Ensuring alignment between people, processes and business objectives
- Actively managing and balancing the interests of employees, customers, owners and society
What they're looking for
- University degree in industrial engineering, logistics, supply chain management or a comparable field
- Several years of leadership experience in logistics, supply chain or manufacturing environments
- Experience in leading larger and complex organizations
- Strong strategic thinking combined with a deep understanding of operational realities
- Proven ability to drive change and transformation
- Solid knowledge of VPS / Lean, logistics processes and supply chain optimization
- Practical experience in applying digital solutions, automation and data-driven approaches in an industrial environment
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- High level of business acumen and proactive mindset
- Business-fluent in German and English, enabling collaboration in local and global teams
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Full description from employer
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
At Volvo Construction Equipment, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are essential to unleashing the full potential of our people. DEI is a key driver of our transformation towards a truly sustainable, future-oriented industrial company.
To strengthen our Organization, we are looking for a committed and inspiring leader to join us as soon as possible:
Head of Logistics Konz (f/m/d)
Your responsibilities:
- Leading, developing and empowering the logistics organization at the Konz site
- End-to-end responsibility for supply chain and logistics operations, from planning to execution
- Systematically improving performance, stability and efficiency by applying the Volvo Production System (VPS) and Lean principles
- Driving change initiatives across logistics, covering organizational, process-related and technological aspects (e.g. digitalization, automation, data analytics)
- Translating business strategy into a clear and future-oriented logistics strategy
- Close collaboration with other plant functions (Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, IT) and global networks
- Driving initiatives to improve logistics efficiency, robustness and sustainability
- Ensuring alignment between people, processes and business objectives
- Actively managing and balancing the interests of employees, customers, owners and society
What you contribute:
You are an empowering and inclusive leader with a strong focus on people development and team performance. You lead with integrity, credibility and a strong business mindset. Change and transformation motivate you, and you have a proven track record of delivering results in complex manufacturing or supply chain environments.
You create trust through transparent communication and consistent leadership, and you foster a working environment where safety, engagement and continuous improvement are lived every day.
Your qualifications:
- University degree in industrial engineering, logistics, supply chain management or a comparable field
- Several years of leadership experience in logistics, supply chain or manufacturing environments
- Experience in leading larger and complex organizations
- Strong strategic thinking combined with a deep understanding of operational realities
- Proven ability to drive change and transformation
- Solid knowledge of VPS / Lean, logistics processes and supply chain optimization
- Practical experience in applying digital solutions, automation and data-driven approaches in an industrial environment
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- High level of business acumen and proactive mindset
- Business-fluent in German and English, enabling collaboration in local and global teams
Ready for the next move?
If you are interested, please send us your application documents via Volvo Recruitment Online System by 24.09.2026. We look forward to receiving your application!
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.
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