KNDS | Germany | 34xxx Kassel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 19.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Plant Logistics (m/f/d)
KNDS Germany develops, manufactures and maintains a wide-spread product portfolio as a system house. These include combat tanks, highly protected wheel vehicles, artillery systems, military bridges, customer service and training solutions. As part of the KNDS Group, we stand for the start of the consolidation of the industry for military land systems in Europe. We offer highly interesting, complex and challenging activities in a collegial environment. Our employees appreciate this, whether in development, production or administration. We successfully combine innovative capability with tradition and many years of experience.
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As department manager of factory logistics, your goal is to ensure an efficient, secure and economical flow of material within the company and to provide materials and goods for production, shipping and other locations or Areas The position includes the technical and disciplinary leadership of the employees of the factory logistics (internal transport, decoupling and consolidation points, production logistics etc.) at the various production sites in Kassel and the further development of the organizational and logistical processes Ensure planning, control and optimization of personnel use The implementation of employee talks, performance assessments and target agreements is in your hands In addition, you will take care of the organization and monitoring of processes in the field of factory logistics You are responsible for the clarification, coordination and monitoring of logistical interfaces (processes, areas, roles) to internal and external customers (e.g. production, shipping) In doing so, you define the selection, implementation and monitoring of Lean Logistics principles (5S, near-site material delivery, KANBAN, set-formation, visual management etc.) In your position, you are responsible for inventory management, miscellaneous management and the order processing process of warehouse orders for a timely and quantity-oriented material delivery You provide analysis and continuous optimization of logistical processes The further development of order processing and control, material flows and workflows is another exciting part of your activity You contribute to the introduction and further development of warehouse management and ERP systems You ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental regulations In addition, you are responsible for the planning and implementation of inventory as well as ensuring accuracy of inventory Its task is also to monitor logistical key figures and to derive improvements from them. You aim to plan resources, capacities and logistical processes You are responsible for the budget To this end, You create reports and key figures analyses In your position, you assume business duties The compliance and implementation of the relevant legal provisions (customs, KWKG, ammunition, SprengG etc.) completes your activity
You have a degree in logistics, supply chain management, business management or a comparable qualification In addition, you have extensive professional experience from a comparable leadership role in intralogistics, preferably in the production environment. You have proven SAP knowledge (preferably SAP R/3 Module SD, CS, PP, MM, WM, EWM) and a secure handling of MS Office You are characterized by an analytical and structured approach, very good process understanding, solution-oriented and committed working methods, entrepreneurial thinking, pronounced leadership responsibility and enforcement strength Convince us with your organizational and team skills Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing complete your profile
Secure employer Attractive payment by IG metal tariff contract Kita grant Christmas and holiday money Development 30 days off Staff parking Bike leasing Fitness & Health Services Occupational pension Canteen Flexible sliding time controls Grant for the Deutschlandticket Company doctor Corporate Benefits
Location
![]() | KNDS | |
| 34127 Kassel | ||
| Germany |
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