Logistics Team Leader

Kone México; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the elevator and escalator industry is seeking a dynamic Logistics Team Leader in Jeddah. The role involves managing logistics operations, promoting operational excellence, and developing team performance. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in the industry and strong management skills in both English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of proven experience in the elevator and escalator industry.
• Excellent in both English and Arabic.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily logistics operations and team performance.
• Implement logistics strategies in line with company guidelines.
• Responsible for the leadership of his team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

Certified as a Top Employer; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth and wellbeing.

It's time to make a move. Join our flow.

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Logistics Team Leader to lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of logistics professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely, safe, and cost-effective handling, storage, and distribution of materials and goods to meet organizational requirements. This role also plays a key part in fostering a culture of continuous improvement by driving process optimization initiatives informed by data analysis and customer feedback. The Logistics Team Leader will be expected to lead by example, promoting operational excellence and efficiency across all logistics functions.

What will you do?

• Oversee daily logistics operations and team performance.
• Implement logistics strategies in line with company guidelines and budgets.
• Ensure efficient, consistent, and compliant logistics processes.
• S u pport staff development and promote operational excellence .
• Accountable for the leadership of his team
• Responsible for team competence development, employee satisfaction and motivation.
• Setting and monitoring team/individual performance objectives
• Strive to optimize processes and reporting in order to improve performance
• Responsible for communication to his/her team.
• Developing and maintaining a satisfactory communication flow with main stakeholders
• Taking care of his team people processes.

Are you the one?

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• 5–7 years of proven experience in the elevator and escalator industry, including significant involvement in high-rise projects.
• Excellent in both English and Arabic, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing and supervising on-site teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and negotiate with contractors, clients, and key stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a focus on design accuracy, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Did you know KONE moves two billion people every day? As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion.