Logistics Manager Glass Germany (m/f/d)

Logistics Manager (m/f/d)

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Germany

The Logistics Manager is a member of our German Management Team and reports to the Logistics Director Europe. The purpose of this role is to manage all customer deliveries at the lowest costs possible at the agreed customer requirements, both national and international, while steering an efficient use of internal and external warehouses in our 7 German glass plants.

Responsibilities

• Drive freight costs as low as possible while maintaining the required quality and safety level; optimize delivery performance and cost levels.
• Focus on haulier management to grow long‑term performance and reduce the total number of carriers used.
• Ensure efficient use of all plant warehouses and external warehouses.
• Ensure proper logistic equipment and efficient use of logistic equipment in the German plants.
• In conjunction with manufacturing logistics and the haulier supply base, maximize FTL deployment.
• Continuous improvement on logistic complaints, managing customer experience and cost impact.
• Demonstrate a leading role in the Ardagh core values, behaviours, policies and procedures.
• Establish a working environment that empowers collaboration, promotes a can‑do attitude, and acts with integrity and in an ethical manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of managerial experience in logistics.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service focused with a sense of urgency.
• Strong focus on operational excellence, performance and cost efficiency.
• Solid leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Convincing interpersonal impact and personal credibility.
• Proactive, detail oriented, with excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to set up a high‑performing operating model, combining fact‑based data with expert knowledge.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, think strategically, and work independently.
• Strong business acumen.
• Understanding of the German and European transportation market.
• Driving license.

Benefits

• Workplace in a globally successful company where safety is the top priority.
• Competitive salary.
• Training and development for career progression.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Option for hybrid working.
• Good career and development prospects.