- Location
- Denmark-Odense
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Lead
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
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Driver Leadership, Transport Planning and Operational Excellence in the Green Transition
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on motivating drivers and dispatchers, coordinating schedules, and ensuring smooth operations across multiple sites? Do you want to play a key role in Denmark's green transition by supporting efficient and reliable biomass logistics? Shell Biogas A/S is seeking three dedicated and dependable Regional Logistics Leads to oversee driver operations, support transport planning, and ensure efficient day-to-day logistics activities across our network. This is an exciting opportunity to combine people leadership with operational excellence in a growing and sustainable business.
About the Role
As a Regional Logistics Lead, you will be responsible for the daily coordination of drivers, transport planning, and operational follow-up within one of the following regions:
Southern and Western Jutland
Central and Northern Jutland
Funen and Zealand
In addition to your regional responsibilities, you will spend at least one day per week at our headquarters in Odense, where the majority of our transport dispatchers are based.
You will play a key role in ensuring that logistics operations are safe, efficient, and reliable while acting as an important link between drivers, operations teams, dispatchers, customers, and external transport partners.
Key Responsibilities
Driver Management & Daily Operations
Lead, motivate, and support drivers across multiple locations
Foster clear communication and provide day-to-day guidance and support
Address operational challenges quickly and effectively
Manage onboarding, training, expectation-setting, and ongoing development of drivers
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards
Planning & Coordination
Develop and maintain driver schedules across the region
Plan and optimize transport routes to maximize fleet utilization
Participate in shift planning together with transport dispatchers
Coordinate transport activities, collections, and deliveries between sites, customers, and production facilities
Ensure timely communication of operational changes, priorities, and requirements
Cross-Site Operations
Maintain regular contact with multiple production sites and ensure alignment across operations
Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Maintain a visible presence at sites to support drivers and strengthen local engagement
Spend at least one day per week at the Odense headquarters, with the remainder of your time based at production facilities within your assigned region
Drive consistency in operational processes, planning practices, and performance standards across locations
Administrative & Operational Support
Monitor driving data, service performance, and daily KPIs
Maintain and organize logistics data to support reporting and decision-making
Ensure compliance with driving and rest-time regulations and other transport legislation
Build and maintain strong relationships with external transport providers and business partners
Ensure accurate invoicing, documentation, surcharge management, and cost control
Support transport tendering and carrier selection by defining requirements, gathering quotations, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and onboarding new transport providers
What We Need From You
We are looking for a structured and proactive logistics professional who enjoys working close to day-to-day operations and building strong relationships with drivers and stakeholders.
In addition, you will bring:
Experience leading drivers and managing transport operations
Experience with transport planning and dispatch activities
Good knowledge of tachograph regulations, driving and rest-time rules, and transport compliance requirements
Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics Business Central), Excel, KPI reporting, and transport data analysis is an advantage
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment
Strong coordination, planning, and organizational skills
A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to engage directly in operational challenges
Clear and solution-oriented communication skills
The ability to work across multiple sites and implement consistent operational standards
Professional fluency in both Danish and English
What We Offer
A key operational leadership role within a company actively contributing to Denmark's green transition
A varied and rewarding position with significant responsibility and influence
A collaborative and supportive work environment across sites and headquarters
The opportunity to drive operational improvements and strengthen driver engagement across the organization
A role combining leadership, planning, and administration, with an approximate allocation of 60% operational leadership and driver management, 30% planning and coordination,10% administrative responsibilities
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
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