Team Leader - Packaging Development & Planning (f/m/div.)

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 improvement‑driven 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 data‑driven 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 & Cross‑Functional 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.

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 2–4 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.

Know‑how

• 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 detail‑oriented approach.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving 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.

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!