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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Head of Logistics Engineering

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStříbro, CzechiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in logistics engineering, logistics process optimization, Lean management, or continuous improvement, including practical experience setting up and improving logistics processes and material flows.
  • Good knowledge of lean logistics principles and process-improvement methods such as value stream mapping, Plan-Do-Check-Act, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, Kanban, and First In, First Out.
  • Experience leading people or specialist project teams, setting priorities, motivating colleagues, and advancing proposed solutions.
  • Analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to identify causes of problems and propose effective solutions.
  • Good organizational and communication skills, independence, decisiveness, and a responsible approach.
  • English proficiency at B2 level and good user-level knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the logistics engineering team, including specialists in logistics engineering, inventory processes, and packaging management; set priorities and develop their professional competencies.
  • Analyze material flows, establish and improve process standards, and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and eliminate waste in logistics processes.
  • Plan long-term warehousing capacity, material-handling equipment, material flows, and staffing requirements.
  • Manage assigned projects focused on intralogistics optimization, modernization of warehousing systems, and implementation of automation.
  • Use process analyses and performance indicators to identify deviations, determine their causes, and propose and implement corrective actions as part of continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate logistics processes and projects across production, planning, warehousing, and industrial engineering teams, and with suppliers of logistics technologies.
  • Monitor key performance indicators, report results, and plan and control the assigned budget.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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