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

Job Description

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:

Education & Experience:

• 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.

Know‑how:

• Kaizen / Continuous Improvement.
• WMS / ERP systems (SAP).
• Data analysis tools (Excel/Sheets, Power BI).

Languages:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Personality & Leadership Style:

• 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, detail‑oriented, and proactive in problem solving.
• Confident in decision‑making and able to manage complexity and fast‑changing priorities.
• Driven to challenge the status quo, encourage innovation, and promote operational excellence.

Additional Information

Work includes:

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 (p. e. , 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!