Logistics Systems Specialist

Job Description

Imagine leading the operation of cutting-edge automated logistics systems to ensure seamless material flow and production efficiency. As a Logistics Systems Specialist, you'll drive operational excellence and innovation in the Materials Warehouse (WH) area.

About the Role

As our Logistics Systems Specialist, you'll oversee the operation of automated equipment such as conveyors, elevators, shuttle cars, and robots in the Materials WH area. You'll ensure the LEGO Production team meets production plans and product quality by maintaining logistics equipment and managing warehouse software systems like WMS, SAP, and others. Your role will involve optimizing material flow, applying contingency plans, and collaborating with departments to minimize operational impact. You'll also participate in continuous improvement projects and coordinate maintenance activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the operation of automated logistics equipment to meet production plans and product quality.

• Manage warehouse software systems (WMS/SAP/COMBI/AGV/AL/ETTRIC/TGW).

• Monitor and confirm warehouse processes to ensure material integrity and delivery.

• Optimize material flow and apply contingency plans to minimize production impact.

• Collaborate with departments to reroute flow and minimize operational impact in case of failure.

• Participate in continuous improvement events and warehouse/maintenance projects.

Tasks

• Review production plans with planning and production teams to confirm feasibility.

• Participate in SAT and FAT of equipment.

• Communicate with HBW regarding process flow and urgent materials.

• Map and standardize critical equipment parameters.

• Coordinate technicians for predictive, preventive, corrective, and planned maintenance.

• Take initiative in solving machinery problems, including electronic, electrical, and mechanical modifications.

• Act as the department point of contact during shifts.

• Ensure proper storage conditions for materials.

• Monitor and develop operational and technical personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in managing automated equipment and logistics software is crucial to drive efficiency and innovation in our operations.

• Experience in Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, or Software Projects.

• Proficiency in managing automated equipment and logistics software systems like WMS and SAP.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced operational environments.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to coordinate and lead maintenance activities for logistics equipment.

• High level of analytical skills to optimize material flow and logistics processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field is essential for mastering the complexities of automated logistics systems is desired.

• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools such as PDCA, A3, or 5-Why.

• Previous experience in consumer goods, automotive, plastics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries.

• Takes initiative and acts on opportunities to enhance logistics operations.

• Thrives in a team setting, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues' learning.

What You'll Build

You'll lead logistics operations to ensure efficient material handling, guide teams on automation capabilities, and improve logistics quality through data-driven recommendations. You'll support process standardization and documentation, partner with stakeholders across the value chain, and expand the use of automation tools across the organization.

Life on the Team

The Materials WH department is responsible for receiving, storing, and delivering materials to production areas according to LEGO standards. You'll work with a team of specialists who collaborate closely across functions, taking ownership of your work and approaching challenges with a practical mindset. You'll thrive by building strong relationships, supporting others' learning, and contributing to shared goals.

What Success Looks Like

Success means consistently delivering stable logistics performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with colleagues and partners across the value chain to strengthen capabilities, improve processes, and create lasting impact.

Additional Details

• Ability to work on a 12-hour (2-2-3) shift pattern.

• Some minimal travel maybe required

• No relocation will be provided

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $84,674.00 - $127,010.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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