Team Leader Yard Management (f/m/d)

In this role, you'll help build, stabilise and develop our yard management. Together with your team, and working closely with Inbound, Outbound, Security and external carriers, you'll help shape the future of logistics and keep goods flowing smoothly. In this role, you'll help build, stabilise and develop our yard management. Together with your team, and working closely with Inbound, Outbound, Security and external carriers, you'll help shape the future of logistics and keep goods flowing smoothly. E-Mail LinkedIn xing WhatsApp Apply now Galaxus DG Neuenburg am Rhein Hans-Buck-Straße 3 79395 Neuenburg am Rhein Calculate route Key information We welcome all applications, but can only consider applications submitted online. Applications submitted by post will be disposed of for data protection reasons and will not be returned. What you move Main task Monitoring and managing daily yard operations to ensure all truck movements on site are safe, orderly and on schedule Main task Planning the use of the yard, parking bays and dock doors for both inbound and outbound traffic, coordinating with neighbouring departments and responding quickly to delays, bottlenecks and last-minute changes Main task Ensuring drivers receive correct and complete shipping documents and that departures are handled properly Main task Leading a team of yard employees, both day to day and as their direct manager, including shift and staff planning Main task Continuously developing the team and hiring new team members Main task Conducting employee, health and annual review meetings independently Main task Ensuring the team follows occupational safety, security and yard rules (e.g. undocking and securing procedures) and enforcing them consistently Main task Helping build and improve yard processes, contributing to projects, and applying logistics expertise to drive continuous improvement What you will bring Several years in leading logistics teams Completed apprenticeship (EBA) German (Basic knowledge) English (Good knowledge) Mandatory Solid logistics expertise, gained through several years of experience or specific training, ideally in yard, dock or transport management Mandatory Several years of experience leading logistics teams Mandatory Good communication skills in English (Level B2). If you're not at that level yet, we support you achieving the needed competencies with language classes. Mandatory Enjoyment of planning schedules, time and capacity, staying on top of things even when it gets hectic Mandatory Knowledge of shipping and freight documents (e.g. CMR, delivery notes) is a plus Mandatory Analytical thinking with an eye for how things connect Mandatory Very good MS Office skills and experience with warehouse management or yard management systems Mandatory Ability to analyse statistics and turn the results into actions Mandatory Resilience, humour, enthusiasm and a hands-on attitude Mandatory Clear and assertive communication, including with external drivers and carriers Mandatory Mobility and willingness to work in a two-shift system (Mon-Fri 05:00-23:00 / Sat 05:00-18:00) Mandatory Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to enhance productivity and effectiveness Mandatory Demonstrating the courage to take risks and act on convictions under uncertainty The benefits we offer Values, not empty words Cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, ambitious - these five values are what we practice and preach. Courageous thinking We encourage everyone to think on their feet, and love it when they come up with bold or edgy ideas. Uncomplicated approach Simplicity is at our core. We avoid the unnecessary and focus on what really matters - from overcoming challenges to celebrating our shared successes. Flexibility and freedom (Non-Office Jobs) Every position is possible with an 80% workload. More Benefits Germany More Benefits Germany: 30 days of holiday, exclusive employee conditions in our online shop, a shuttle service (for Neuenburg am Rhein) and other benefits. Application and contact details Lena Fischer People Attraction Specialist Information for recruitment agencies Only direct applications will be considered for this position.