Global Logistics Quality Manager (m/f/d) - REF91947I

Continental; Hannover; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of paid vacation

Company Pension plan

Cross-Border mobile work options

Flexible working conditions

Childcare support

Attractive employee benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company in Hannover, Germany is seeking a Global Logistics Quality Manager to enhance quality across its tire logistics. The role demands logistics expertise, strong project management skills, and fluency in English. Responsibilities include developing global quality standards, driving auditing processes, and improving performance metrics. The organization values diversity and offers attractive career development opportunities. Join to support a culture of trust and passion for excellence.

Qualifications

• Several years of work experience in logistics and/or quality management.
• Strong project management skills required; leadership experience is advantageous.
• High willingness to travel (approx. 20%) to meet global standards.
• Auditing experience is beneficial.
• Experience in an international working environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel ~20% to implement standards globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate global logistics quality roadmap.
• Define quality standards and establish auditing for logistics.
• Create and maintain logistics quality reports and KPIs.

Skills

Logistics expertise

Project management

Fluent English

Auditing experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree in logistics, engineering, quality management or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190 000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two‑wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

We are seeking a Global Logistics Quality Manager (m/f/diverse) with solid logistic experience to lead and continuously improve logistics quality across our global tire business. As part of our global logistics quality team this role supports around 90 plant and market warehouses worldwide to be compliant with global standards and to drive operational excellence in logistics.

• Driving Global Logistics Quality Roadmap
  • Develop and coordinate the implementation of a global roadmap for logistics quality together with the global logistics quality team
  • Initiate and manage projects to drive quality roadmap items and strive for operational excellence together with other SCM and QMtC functions
• Quality Excellence & Audits
  • Define and implement quality standards within the global logistics organization and establish auditing procedures of plant and market warehouses
  • Evaluate and approve relevant regulatory, customer and internal requirements and integrate them into the Quality Management System
  • Support logistics operations to fulfill mandatory standards and continuously improve through warehouse audits, with a focus on the EMEA region
• Continuous Improvement
  • Create and maintain global logistics quality reports and KPIs, set targets, and monitor performance
  • Initiate, manage and support structured problem‑solving in logistics with a focus on the EMEA region
  • Facilitate global knowledge transfer between global and BA logistics quality representatives

Qualifications

• University degree in logistics, engineering, quality management or equivalent studies
• Several years of work experience in logistics and/or quality management
• Strong project management skills are mandatory; project leadership experience is an advantage
• Experiences as an auditor are beneficial
• Working experiences in an international working environment
• Knowledge in handling warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Ability to lead controversial discussion with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken); German and additional language skills are advantageous
• High willingness to travel (approx. 20%) to realize goals and implement standards on a global level

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

• Potential to an out of tariff salary contract
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Attractive career development opportunities
• We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part‑time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical options
• Cross‑Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countries
• Company Pension plan
• Attractive employee benefits with discounts
• Diverse offers that support a better “work‑family” balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)
• A highly diverse environment across our location
• A new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act – we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone – regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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