Teamleader Export, Shipping & Transportation (f/m/x)

About the role

98% export rate – our custom-built machines are shipped all over the world! You will lead our Packing & Transport team. In this role, you’ll play an active part in day-to-day operations, contribute your own ideas, and continuously refine our processes with a focus on efficiency, growth, and the future. Here’s what the role entails:

• Providing technical and managerial leadership and overseeing the development of a 4-person team
• Ensuring the smooth operation of international shipping, including active involvement in day-to-day operations
• Preparing shipping and customs documents as well as preferential tariff calculations
• Independently planning and scheduling our global transport orders (land, air, and sea freight as well as parcels)
• Optimizing and further developing processes with a focus on efficiency and future viability
• Selecting, organizing, and managing external service providers (e.g. freight forwarders, logistics partners, government agencies)
• Close collaboration and coordination with internal departments (e.g. sales, production, warehouse)

About you

• A completed education with a focus on export/shipping/transport (apprenticeship, HAK, HTL, or similar)—though your practical experience is more important
• Several years of professional experience in international shipping; knowledge of customs clearance is a plus
• Some leadership experience is a plus – alternatively, you are ready to take the next step toward team leadership
• Clear communication, a responsible work ethic, and a passion for achieving goals together as a team
• Strong written and verbal skills in German and English
• Proficiency with MS Office; ideally, also with SAP

About us

What makes this position special

• You will be involved in both day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making, enabling you to make well-informed decisions and drive real improvements.
• You can expect short decision-making processes, a great deal of creative freedom, and an environment that values and encourages initiative.
• You will take on responsibility in an international environment (98% exports) and actively shape the further development of a key division within the company.

What sets us apart as an employer

• A truly pleasant working atmosphere—our No. 1 benefit according to employee surveys.
• A good work-life balance. Depending on the position, we offer flexible working hours, home office, and/or part-time employment.
• Meal allowance, company daycare, and more. Numerous benefits that make your everyday life easier.
• Global technology leader. Experience firsthand how technologies and machines for the future are created.
• Over 500 people at the site, another 300 worldwide. Large enough for exciting projects, small enough for quick decisions and a personal touch.
• Your workplace? In Pischelsdorf. In the middle of the forest, easily accessible without traffic jams and with plenty of parking on site.
• And all this embedded in the traditional, internationally successful Knill Group – a family business since 1712, still privately run.

We determine the salary / wage together with you. The minimum for this position is 3.519,91 EUR gross per month, working full time. (Collective Agreement: Metalltechnische Industrie)

Fits for you? We are looking forward to hearing from you!