Menicon — an international manufacturer of high-quality contact lenses with subsidiaries across Europe — is seeking a motivated Logistics Team Leader (m/f/d) for their European Distribution Center in Offenbach am Main, Hesse, Germany. You will serve as the central link between your logistics team and management — leading daily warehouse operations across one of three key areas: Goods Receipt & Replenishment, Pick & Pack Operations, or Inventory Control. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who leads by example, communicates clearly, and takes genuine pride in running an efficient, motivated team.
About Menicon — Global Contact Lens Manufacturer
Company: Menicon — international manufacturer of high-quality contact lenses with strong European growth
Facility: European Distribution Center in Offenbach am Main — strategically located near Frankfurt
Logistics Areas: Goods Receipt & Replenishment, Pick & Pack Operations, Inventory Control
Culture: Modern, flat hierarchy, short decision-making paths, open communication, inclusive workplace
Accessibility: Directly at S-Bahn station with public transport connections and ample parking
Why This Logistics Team Leader Role at Menicon Offenbach Stands Out
European Scope: Lead logistics operations at Menicon’s European Distribution Center — a strategically critical facility supplying contact lens products across the continent
Real Leadership: You are the central point of contact between your team and management — not just a supervisor, but a genuine team leader with operational ownership
Job Security: Menicon is experiencing strong growth across Europe — offering stable, long-term employment with genuine career development potential
Great Location: Offenbach am Main — directly connected to Frankfurt via S-Bahn, with excellent transport links across the Rhine-Main region
Position Overview
The Logistics Team Leader (m/f/d) at Menicon’s Offenbach European Distribution Center is a central operational leadership role — serving as the key interface between the logistics team and management across one of three warehouse areas. You will plan, coordinate, and optimize daily processes to ensure all tasks are completed on time and to the required quality standards. You will lead your team through regular discussions — including difficult conversations — make confident decisions under time pressure, contribute ideas for process improvement to the Operations Manager, and actively participate in the work yourself. Menicon is looking for a hands-on leader who inspires by example and takes genuine responsibility for their team’s performance, morale, and results.
Why This Role Matters: At Menicon’s European Distribution Center, the Logistics Team Leader is the person who determines whether the day runs smoothly or not. Your ability to plan shifts, resolve bottlenecks, communicate clearly, and keep a motivated team focused on quality and efficiency directly affects Menicon’s ability to deliver high-quality contact lenses to customers and healthcare partners across Europe on time. For an experienced warehouse professional ready to step fully into leadership — this is the role that rewards that ambition.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & People Management
- Serve as the central point of contact between your logistics team and operations management — ensuring clear, consistent communication flows in both directions at all times
- Conduct regular team discussions including performance reviews, feedback conversations, and — where necessary — critical or disciplinary dialogues in a professional, respectful manner
- Actively promote open communication within the team, building a culture where every team member feels heard, valued, and motivated to perform at their best
- Lead by example with a genuine hands-on mentality — pitching in yourself and demonstrating the work ethic and standards you expect from your team every day
Operations Planning & Process Optimization
- Plan, coordinate, and optimize daily logistics processes across your assigned warehouse area — ensuring all tasks are completed on time, accurately, and to Menicon’s quality standards
- Maintain a clear operational overview of your area at all times — managing workload distribution, identifying bottlenecks, and making confident decisions in time-critical situations
- Collaborate closely with the Operations Manager, contributing ideas and practical insights for continuous process improvement across the distribution center
- Monitor efficiency, quality, and team performance KPIs — taking proactive corrective action when processes drift from targets
Warehouse Operations Execution
- Lead and actively participate in day-to-day warehouse logistics operations across your assigned area — whether Goods Receipt & Replenishment, Pick & Pack, or Inventory Control
- Ensure all warehouse processes are executed in compliance with Menicon’s operational standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations
- Utilize ERP systems — particularly Microsoft Navision Business Central — for operational data management, stock tracking, and process documentation as required
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Several years of hands-on experience in warehouse logistics — with proven experience managing or leading employees in a warehouse or distribution center environment
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate daily logistics operations, manage team workload, and maintain operational efficiency under time pressure
- A genuinely hands-on working style — you are not a desk manager but an active team leader who participates in the work and leads from the front
Skills & Competencie
- Excellent German language skills — both spoken and written — required for team communication, operational documentation, and management reporting; English is an advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills — confident speaking clearly with individuals and groups, and capable of handling both positive and challenging conversations professionally
- Strong organizational skills with solid process understanding — able to structure workflows, manage priorities, and keep the team focused during busy operational periods
- Good computer skills including MS Office proficiency; experience with ERP systems — particularly Microsoft Navision BC — is a clear advantage
- High sense of responsibility, decisiveness, and the mental agility to transfer knowledge and make sound judgments even under time pressure
Apply Now — Send Your Application to Menicon
Include a cover letter and resume in your application
jobs@menicon.de
Contact Person: Lena Purwin, HR Manager
Questions about the role or company? Lena is happy to help at jobs@menicon.de
About Menicon
Menicon is an international manufacturer of high-quality contact lenses with subsidiaries and operations across multiple European countries. With a strong growth trajectory across the continent, Menicon’s European Distribution Center in Offenbach am Main serves as the critical logistics hub supplying contact lens products to healthcare partners, opticians, and consumers throughout Europe. Menicon is deeply committed to diversity, equal treatment, and inclusion — evaluating every candidate solely on their professional qualifications and welcoming applications from all backgrounds. Candidates with severe disabilities are given preference when qualifications are equivalent.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Menicon firmly believes that competence does not depend on origin, skin color, religion, gender, sexual identity, age, disability, or any other personal characteristic. All genders are equally addressed and welcomed in this role.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Warehouse Team Leaders: With several years of logistics leadership experience ready to take on European distribution center team leadership at an internationally growing company
- Warehouse Supervisors & Shift Leaders: Looking to step up into a formal team leader position with operational ownership across Goods Receipt, Pick & Pack, or Inventory Control
- Hands-On Logistics Professionals: Who lead by example, communicate confidently, and enjoy the combination of people management and active warehouse participation
- German-Speaking Logistics Specialists: Based in or willing to commute to Offenbach am Main — with strong organizational skills and experience in ERP-driven warehouse environments
- Microsoft Navision / ERP-Experienced Logistics Leaders: With system knowledge to support accurate operational documentation and process management in a modern distribution center
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