Team Leader for Physical Logistics (f/m/div.)

Team Leader for Physical Logistics (f/m/div. )

We are looking for a Team Leader for Physical Logistics — a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence and leading a large, multi‑shift team. You will play a central part in shaping the plant’s logistics strategy while guiding, developing, and motivating a team of more than 60 associates working in a 4‑shift model.

Your mission is to ensure flawless execution of physical logistics processes, strengthen collaboration across the organization, and cultivate a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Your contribution to something big

• Contribute to defining the logistics strategy for the plant supply chain, ensuring alignment with operational goals and global standards while engaging your team in its successful implementation.
• Lead a team of 60+ associates across a 4‑shift model, ensuring strong communication, clear expectations, and consistent performance across all shifts.
• Inspire, coach, and develop your team members to take ownership of their responsibilities and grow their professional capabilities.
• Identify and promote lean solutions that advance process excellence, support innovation, and reduce waste within logistics operations.
• Coordinate process audits and ensure adherence to standards, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships and communicate effectively to ensure smooth coordination and support innovation.
• Develop and empower your team to manage core physical logistics processes:
  • Shipping
  • Internal transportation
  • Packing formatting pool
  • Raw materials supply to final assembly
  • Inventory management
• Oversee logistics KPIs/KPRs, providing leadership in performance management, root cause analysis, and the execution of impactful improvement actions.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

• 2–4 years of professional experience in:
  • Warehouse operations (picking, packing, receiving)
  • Inventory control
  • Shipping & transportation coordination
• Bachelor’s or master degree in:
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Operations Management
• Kaizen / Continuous Improvement
• WMS / ERP systems (SAP)
• Data analysis tools (Excel/Sheets, Power BI)
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• A strong people leader capable of managing, motivating, and developing a large team across multiple shifts
• Excellent communicator, able to maintain alignment and consistency in a 24/7 shift environment
• Collaborative and approachable, fostering a team culture based on trust, accountability, and continuous learning
• Analytical,
  - oriented, and proactive in problem solving
• Confident in
  - making and able to manage complexity and fast‑changing priorities
• Driven to challenge the status quo, encourage innovation, and promote operational excellence

Additional Information

• ⚖ Flexible work conditions
• ? Hybrid work system
• ? Exchange with colleagues around the world
• ? ⚕ Health insurance and medical office on site (psychology and general clinic)
• ? Training opportunities (technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• ? Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• ? Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• ? Sports and health related activities
• ? Great access to public transports
• ? Free transport from Porto
• ? Flexible benefits platform
• ? Free parking lot
• ? Canteen

Success stories don´t just happen. They are made. . .

Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.