Weck Glas und Verpackung GmbH — one of Germany’s most iconic and trusted packaging brands with over 125 years of history — is seeking an ambitious and experienced Team Lead Logistics & Warehouse (m/f/d) based in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a high-impact management role within a private equity-financed, high-growth medium-sized company where you will take direct responsibility for logistics strategy, warehouse management, transport, and dispatching operations. You will have genuine creative freedom, short decision-making paths, and direct exchange with management and investors — making this one of the most exciting logistics leadership opportunities in Bonn in 2026.
About Weck GmbH — Germany’s 125-Year Packaging Icon
Founded: Over 125 years ago — world-renowned preserving jar and packaging manufacturer
Products: World-famous preserving jars and industrial packaging jars for filling operations
Size: 260+ employees with a group turnover of approximately €65 million
Backing: Private equity-financed — high-growth phase with direct investor engagement
Culture: Cooperation, flexibility, motivation, and commitment for 125 years of success
Why This Team Lead Role in Bonn Is a Career-Defining Move in 2026
Strategic Influence: Direct influence on strategic decisions as part of a key management role
Cultural Transformation: Drive a fundamental shift in logistics culture, digitalization, and performance
Creative Freedom: Shape new structures and processes in an environment that values personal initiative
Investor Access: Short decision paths and direct exchange with both management and private equity investors
Position Overview
The Team Lead Logistics & Warehouse (m/f/d) at Weck GmbH in Bonn is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for developing and implementing an efficient logistics strategy across warehousing, transport, and dispatching operations. You will optimize processes along the entire value chain from goods receipt to final shipping, introduce and advance modern logistics and automation solutions, manage external logistics service providers, and collaborate closely with Purchasing, Production, and Sales to drive maximum operational transparency and efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership position for a commercially sharp, digitally minded logistics professional who is ready to be a genuine driver of change at a well-established, growing German packaging company.
Why This Role Matters: At Weck GmbH, the Team Lead Logistics & Warehouse is not just managing a warehouse — they are architecting the logistics future of a 125-year-old iconic German brand in a high-growth private equity transformation phase. Every process you optimize, every logistics partner relationship you build, every automation solution you introduce, and every cultural shift you lead directly determines how efficiently and profitably Weck scales its operations going forward. For a logistics professional who wants real strategic ownership, investor-level visibility, and the chance to leave a lasting operational legacy at a beloved German brand, this role in Bonn is the one to take.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Strategy & Operations Leadership
- Take full responsibility for the development and implementation of an efficient, cost-optimized logistics strategy
- Manage and further develop the areas of warehousing, transport, and dispatching across all operations
- Ensure a smooth, cost-optimized, and on-time logistics organization at all stages of the supply chain
- Actively drive cultural change with a strong focus on performance, digitalization, and continuous operational improvement
Process Optimization & Value Chain Management
- Optimize processes along the entire value chain — from goods receipt through storage, picking, and final shipping
- Introduce and further develop modern logistics and automation solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across the full logistics operation proactively
- Implement structured process improvements that deliver measurable results across throughput, accuracy, and cost KPIs
External Partner & Stakeholder Management
- Manage external logistics partners and build long-term, high-performance service provider relationships
- Negotiate service levels, agreements, and performance standards with third-party logistics and transport providers
- Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Production, and Sales to ensure maximum transparency and operational efficiency
- Maintain direct exchange with management and investors ensuring full alignment on logistics performance and strategy
Digitalization & ERP Systems
- Apply high digital affinity and experience with modern IT and ERP systems to drive logistics digitalization
- Support the introduction of new digital tools, warehouse management systems, and automation technologies
- Use data and system insights to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive informed logistics decisions
- Champion a digitally advanced, performance-driven logistics culture across the entire warehouse team
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Background
- Completed vocational training in logistics, warehousing, industry, trade, or a comparable professional qualification
- Additional qualifications in supply chain management, logistics management, or business administration are an advantage
Experience Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in logistics, dispatching, or warehouse management operations
- Initial management or team leadership experience is a clear advantage for this role
- Proven track record of process optimization, value chain improvement, and logistics partner management
- Hands-on experience using modern IT systems and ERP platforms in a warehouse or logistics environment
Key Competencies & Personal Skills
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to translate data into clear operational strategies
- Leadership skills that are motivating, assertive, and genuinely hands-on — leading by example on the floor
- Strong communication skills in both German and English — essential for cross-functional collaboration
- High digital affinity and a forward-thinking mindset toward logistics technology and automation
- The drive and energy to achieve ambitious goals in a fast-moving, private equity-backed growth environment
About Weck Glas und Verpackung GmbH — 125 Years of German Quality
Weck Glas und Verpackung GmbH is one of Germany’s most beloved and recognized brands, world-renowned for its iconic preserving jars and trusted packaging solutions for industrial filling operations. With over 125 years of history, more than 260 employees, and a group turnover of approximately €65 million, Weck is in an exciting high-growth phase supported by private equity investment. The company is headquartered at Alter Heerweg 2 in Bonn and prides itself on a corporate culture built on cooperation, flexibility, motivation, and commitment — values that have defined its success story for well over a century.
Contact & Application: Apply online or send your application directly to Laura Brecht at bewerbung@weck.de | Visit www.weck.de for more information about the company and its iconic product range.
Who Should Apply?
- Logistics Team Leaders: With several years of warehouse, dispatching, or supply chain management experience in Germany
- Supply Chain Managers: Seeking a strategic leadership role with direct management and investor exposure at a growing brand
- Warehouse Operations Professionals: Ready to drive digitalization, automation, and process transformation in NRW
- ERP-Savvy Logistics Leaders: With strong IT skills and a passion for data-driven operational decision-making
- Change Management Drivers: Who thrive in PE-backed environments and want to build new logistics structures from the ground up
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