The posting
The Opportunity:
Team Leader Shipping Support
Mölndal, Sweden | Full-time | On-site
Avantor is currently looking for a dedicated Team Leader Shipping Support to join our growing team in Mölndal. In this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of your own teams while collaborating closely with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across multiple departments. Are you passionate about logistics, people leadership, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy being close to the team, supporting their development, and helping them succeed? Then this might be the opportunity you are looking for.
In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus scheme, pension, and healthcare allowance. This role also provides excellent opportunities to build a broad network within both our organization and the Life Sciences industry.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday with flexible start times between 06:00 and 09:00 and finish times between 15:00 and 18:00.
The Team
The Team Leader Shipping Support will lead two teams of 12 members in total, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and supportive environment. Together with three other supervisors, you will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager.
You will be part of our Lab & Production Services department, supporting leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories involved in Research & Development within the Life Sciences industry.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with a logistics focus, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- At least 3-5 years of experience within Logistics, particularly import and export operations.
- Experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar regulated environment is considered an advantage.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in people management, team leadership, mentoring, or employee development.
- Proven track record of leading teams, driving performance, and developing talent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Swedish (minimum B2 level).
- Knowledge of Lean Sigma methodologies is an advantage.
- Highly structured and organized, with the ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines.
- Customer-centric, outgoing, and solution-oriented.
- A people-focused leader who enjoys being close to the team and actively involved in day-to-day operations.
- Strong active listening skills, with the ability to make team members feel heard, valued, and supported.
- Natural mentoring and coaching abilities, with a passion for developing others and helping individuals reach their full potential.
- Innovative mindset with a continuous improvement approach and willingness to challenge existing ways of working.
- Ability to build trust, encourage collaboration, and create an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, engage, and inspire diverse teams.
How You Will Thrive and Create an Impact
- Lead and manage your teams with a people-first approach, maintaining a visible presence in the operation, actively listening to team members, mentoring and developing individuals, and creating an environment where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.
- Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
- Plan, monitor, and review team performance while tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Establish and maintain quality and risk management processes, ensuring compliance and performance targets are achieved.
- Create, maintain, and update documentation supporting service delivery, compliance, and training activities.
- Participate in projects related to your area of responsibility.
- Develop and execute logistics strategies in partnership with the Supply Chain Manager.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
- Foster a collaborative team environment built on trust, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Support the team with operational tasks whenever required, leading by example and remaining closely connected to the day-to-day operation.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Pension scheme.
- Healthcare allowance.
- International and dynamic working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Exposure to a leading pharmaceutical organization.
- A collaborative culture where leadership, innovation, and people development are valued.
Interested?
If you are a people-focused leader who enjoys mentoring others, building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and staying closely connected to the day-to-day operation, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong logistics expertise with a genuine passion for developing people and creating a workplace where employees feel supported, heard, and empowered to succeed.
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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