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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in driving operational excellence and standardization in warehouse and intralogistics operations across EMEA, with a strong focus on Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Proven ability to establish KPIs, governance structures, and performance management systems while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
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Lean LeadershipContinuous Improvement MethodologiesWarehouse OptimisationPerformance Management SystemsStakeholder Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Warehouse OperationsOperational ExcellenceLean MethodologiesSix SigmaKPI DevelopmentData-Driven Problem SolvingPerformance ReviewsProcess StandardisationWarehouse Management SystemsLogistics Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCultural AwarenessAccountabilityCoaching and TrainingCollaboration
Industry Keywords
EMEA OperationsIntralogisticsSustainable ImprovementsBest-Practice SharingGovernance Structures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive operational excellence and standardisation across EMEA warehouse and intralogistics operations
- Ensure alignment with Knauf’s global framework and support sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and safety
- Define and deploy the EMEA warehousing excellence roadmap
- Establish standard processes, KPIs, governance structures and performance management systems
- Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across sites
- Use structured problem-solving approaches to identify optimisation potential and close performance gaps
- Ensure sustainable implementation through audits and follow-up
- Drive best-practice sharing and capability building
- Train and coach site leaders and local Continuous Improvement teams
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Drive transparency and decision-making through performance reviews and benchmarking
- Align country, site and global stakeholders
- Report progress to senior leadership
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified with a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field
- Extensive experience in warehouse operations and operational excellence in a regional or international environment
- Proven track record in Lean or Continuous Improvement leadership
- Experience in warehouse optimisation and assessment initiatives from concept design through implementation
- Strong understanding of warehouse processes, KPIs and performance management systems
- Experience with WMS is an advantage
- Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence methodologies
- Structured, data-driven and results-oriented approach
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Strong communication skills and cultural awareness
- Ability to work effectively across diverse environments
- Fluent stakeholder collaboration
- Willingness to travel regularly across EMEA
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company
- Attractive compensation in line with the collective agreement or above tariff
- 30 days of vacation
- Flexitime account
- Modern hybrid working culture with weekly home office days
- Continuous learning and individual development opportunities with seminars, webinars and e-learning
- Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases
- Bike leasing
- Assistance with international relocation
- Active health promotion
- Company doctor
- Occupational health and safety offers
- Ample parking
- Direct public transport access via the plant site
- Shuttle service to the office in Kitzingen
- Structured onboarding days
- Company and team events
- Canteen with subsidized meals
- Barista coffee bar