Team Leader (m/f/d) Warehouse & Logistics

About the job

Company Description

Job Description

As a Team Leader (m/f/d) Warehouse & Logistics, you are responsible for the operational management of your team as well as the smooth, professional, and economical handling of all processes in the receipt, storage, and shipping of raw/auxiliary materials and finished products. You ensure timely production supply and guarantee strict compliance with the stringent safety, quality, and environmental regulations of our chemical plant.

Your Tasks - Versatile, Responsible and Process-Accurate

• On-Site Status: This position is carried out entirely on-site at our production location in Kreuzlingen.

• Team Leadership & Culture: Disciplinary and professional leadership as well as guidance of employees in the warehouse & logistics area. You conduct inductions, development discussions, SWOP rounds, and safety dialogues and actively shape a positive corporate culture.

• Operational Control & Control Centre: Coordination of the operational daily routine in the control centre for your area of responsibility as well as active operational participation during bottlenecks or in day-to-day business.

• Goods Movement, Shipping & Unloading: Monitoring and execution of loading and unloading (including liquid hazardous materials and tank containers), incoming and outgoing goods inspections, picking according to the FIFO principle, as well as proper packaging and labelling for worldwide shipping.

• Warehouse & Inventory Management: Management of stock levels and location checks using ERP systems, maintenance of the warehouse concept, and leading involvement in inventories.

• Documentation & Processes: Preparation of all transport documentation according to regulations. Consistent adherence to and monitoring of quality and environmental management systems as well as waste management.

• Safety, Cleanliness & Maintenance: Ensuring readiness, care, and cleaning of all storage and shipping equipment. Strict compliance with order, cleanliness, and the stringent safety guidelines of a chemical plant throughout the warehouse area.

• Shift & Flexibility Deployment: Willingness to work in shift operations/2-shift system and, if necessary, for flexible deployments outside regular hours.

Qualifications

Your Profile - Leadership Personality with Logistics Competence and Safety Focus

• Training & Experience: Successfully completed vocational training in logistics (e.g. logistics specialist EFZ/EBA) or a comparable solid qualification with several years of professional experience in warehouse logistics – preferably in an industrial or chemical environment.

• Leadership Experience: (Initial) experience in professional or disciplinary leadership of teams as well as enjoyment in promoting employees, supporting them with problems, and further developing them.

• Driving Experience & Safety: Valid forklift licence with proven driving experience. High safety and quality awareness, especially in handling hazardous substances and chemicals.

• Personality & Competences: Strong organisational and improvisational talent, high stress resilience and endurance. You are characterised by flexibility, collegiality, a high degree of personal responsibility ("thinking along, participating, supporting") as well as willingness to change and continue training.

• IT & Languages: Very good German skills in spoken and written form as well as confident handling of ERP systems and common PC applications (Google Workspace / MS Office).

Additional Information

What We Offer

Here is an insight into the great benefits you can expect:

• Leisure: Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year.
• Health and Safety: We offer a company pension scheme and accident insurance covering both occupational and private accidents.
• Wellbeing and Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program, including Lyra Wellbeing, for comprehensive support and an annual health check with the company doctor.
• Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with individual training and a personalised Individual Development Plan.
• Social Engagement: Get involved in volunteer activities supporting charitable organisations.

Why Join Avery Dennison

We are a world-leading company in material sciences and digital identification solutions with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can build your career in a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded to make a real impact and enable a better future, we strive for an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees what it is like to work at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG (consumer goods), apparel, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. Our chemical plant in Kreuzlingen has been in operation for over 40 years and employs more than 100 staff. The sustainable improvement and optimisation of our products is a central corporate goal of Avery Dennison and our site in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, on Lake Constance. The main functions at this site include production (operations), including warehouse/loading, as well as the technical department with maintenance, upkeep, and quality. This offers diverse career paths and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request accommodation: Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. In the EMEA region, we promote an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay Transparency Statement

The above stated hiring base salary range represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. Actual salaries vary within the range and may be above or below the range under certain circumstances based on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, as well as location, and the scope and complexity of the position, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may vary depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to change this information at any time subject to applicable law.