Head of Shipping (Versandleiter)

We are supporting an established industrial manufacturing business in the search for a Shipping Manager (Versandleiter) to take responsibility for its shipping, finished-goods warehousing and packaging operations.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining people management, operational logistics, export processes and continuous improvement . You will ensure complex customer orders leave the site safely, cost-effectively and on schedule, while developing the processes and team behind the operation.

Your responsibilities

We are supporting an established industrial manufacturing business in the search for a Shipping Manager (Versandleiter) to take responsibility for its shipping, finished-goods warehousing and packaging operations.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining people management, operational logistics, export processes and continuous improvement . You will ensure complex customer orders leave the site safely, cost-effectively and on schedule, while developing the processes and team behind the operation.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop the shipping team, providing clear operational direction and support.
• Plan and coordinate outbound shipments, ensuring customer delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Manage day-to-day finished-goods warehousing and associated material flows.
• Work closely with project, operations and other internal teams to align shipping activities with order requirements.
• Coordinate external packaging partners and ensure goods are prepared correctly and on time.
• Maintain appropriate standards and controls around load securing.
• Ensure shipping activities comply with relevant import and export requirements .
• Monitor logistics KPIs, including warehousing and packaging costs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement across shipping, packaging and warehouse processes.

Your profile

• Vocational or technical qualification within logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain or an industrial discipline .
• Practical experience within shipping, warehousing or outbound logistics , ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of international shipping and import/export processes .
• Previous team leadership experience is advantageous, although experienced logistics professionals ready to step into their first formal leadership position will also be considered.
• Structured, pragmatic approach with the ability to prioritise effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Confident working across different functions and stakeholder groups.
• Experience using ERP systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent German and good working English .

The opportunity

This role offers the chance to take ownership of an important operational logistics function within an established manufacturing environment. You will have scope to develop the team, improve existing processes and directly influence the reliability and efficiency of outbound operations.