OPmobility — a world-leading provider of innovative automotive mobility solutions — is hiring a Site Supply Chain Apprentice (m/f/d) in Meerane, Saxony, Germany. Over a 2–3 year apprenticeship, you will master modern logistics skills including goods receiving, inventory management, order picking, and production material flow — with excellent chances of permanent employment upon successful completion.
About OPmobility — Driving the Future of Mobility
Global Revenue: €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023
Global Footprint: 152 plants and 40 R&D centers worldwide
Workforce: 40,300 employees across the globe
Specialization: Intelligent exterior systems, lighting, clean energy, and electrification solutions
HBPO Division: World leader in highly integrated front-end, cockpit, center console, and charge lid modules
What You Can Look Forward To
Salary: Attractive apprenticeship salary plus special payments (e.g., Christmas bonus)
Discounts: Wide range of benefits and discounts for shopping, leisure, and travel
Support: Dedicated personal contacts guiding you throughout your entire apprenticeship
Environment: Varied role in a modern, future-oriented automotive production facility
Forklift License: Full costs covered by the company — a valuable certification for your career
Hire-On Chances: Excellent opportunities for permanent employment after successful completion
Position Overview
This Site Supply Chain Apprentice position at OPmobility’s HBPO facility in Meerane, Saxony offers a structured 2–3 year vocational training program that turns motivated school leavers into skilled logistics professionals. You will work hands-on at a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing plant, gaining real-world experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, production supply, and logistics documentation — skills that are in high demand across Germany’s booming automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Why This Apprenticeship Matters: As a Supply Chain Apprentice at OPmobility — a global automotive leader with a €11.4B revenue footprint — you gain hands-on logistics training at one of Germany’s most advanced automotive plants, earn a recognised vocational qualification, have your forklift license paid for, and graduate with strong prospects for a permanent full-time job in Germany’s growing automotive supply chain sector.
Key Responsibilities
Goods Receiving & Inventory Management
- Receive, inspect, and properly store incoming goods in line with warehouse management procedures
- Label, mark, and secure shipments to ensure traceability and safe handling throughout the supply chain
- Maintain accurate stock records and support inventory control processes within the production facility
- Identify and report discrepancies in deliveries to ensure quality and quantity standards are met
Order Picking & Shipment Assembly
- Pick and assemble deliveries accurately in accordance with production and customer order requirements
- Prepare outgoing shipments with correct labeling, documentation, and packaging for dispatch
- Support just-in-sequence module delivery processes critical to automotive production line continuity
- Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts safely in compliance with German workplace safety regulations
Production Material Flow & Forwarding
- Forward materials and components to the correct locations within the automotive production process
- Coordinate with production teams to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to assembly lines
- Support smooth logistics operations across front-end module, cockpit, and center console production areas
- Monitor material flow to prevent production stoppages and ensure on-time delivery at every stage
Logistics Documentation & Process Compliance
- Maintain accurate logistics documentation including delivery notes, transfer records, and storage logs
- Follow structured processes and quality standards aligned with OPmobility’s global operational excellence framework
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse and supply chain department
- Participate in practical training sessions and internal assessments as part of the formal apprenticeship curriculum
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Completed lower secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate secondary school certificate (Realschulabschluss)
- Willingness to participate in a structured 2–3 year vocational apprenticeship program in Germany
Personal Skills & Attributes
- Willingness to work in a shift system as required by automotive production operations
- Good spatial awareness and ability to navigate and work efficiently in a warehouse environment
- Genuine enjoyment of order, structure, and following clear operational processes
- Solid numerical understanding and a practical interest in technology and machinery
- Strong team spirit and motivation to contribute meaningfully as part of a collaborative workforce
About OPmobility & HBPO in Meerane
OPmobility is a global force in automotive innovation, generating €11.4 billion in revenue across 152 plants and 40 R&D centers worldwide. Their HBPO division — now 100% part of OPmobility — is the world leader in highly integrated automotive modules including front-end systems, cockpit assemblies, center consoles, and charge lid modules for next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
The Meerane, Saxony facility is one of OPmobility’s key European production hubs, offering apprentices real-world exposure to cutting-edge automotive logistics in a modern, well-equipped plant environment. As a responsible company, OPmobility is fully committed to diversity, equality, and treating all applicants fairly and equally throughout the selection process.
Career Excellence: This is more than just an apprenticeship — it is your entry point into a global automotive career with one of the world’s most respected mobility companies.
Who Should Apply?
- School Leavers in Germany: Holding a lower or intermediate secondary certificate and ready to begin a vocational career in automotive logistics
- Logistics & Warehouse Enthusiasts: Looking for a structured apprenticeship with a world-class automotive group
- Automotive Industry Aspirants: Motivated to build a long-term career in Germany’s leading manufacturing sector
- Shift-Ready Candidates: Comfortable with flexible shift patterns in a dynamic production environment
- Team Players: Who enjoy structured work, take pride in accuracy, and want a recognised vocational qualification with real career prospects
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