Location: Kleve, Germany (hybrid role with minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Are you ready to take the next step in your project management career and make a tangible impact across Europe?
At Medline, we're looking for a proactive and driven Junior Project Manager Operations to join our European Operations team based in Kleve, Germany. This is a hybrid position, and to collaborate closely with operational stakeholders and visit key facilities, regular on-site presence is expected.
In this role, you'll help shape and improve the way we operate across our warehousing, transportation, and support functions by leading projects that drive efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence. You'll work closely with colleagues from Operations, Business Intelligence, Operational Excellence, and other functions across Europe, gaining exposure to complex projects while building your expertise in project management within a fast-paced international environment.
· Drive and support projects that contribute to the development of Medline's warehousing and service landscape across Europe.
· Plan, coordinate, and execute multiple process improvement initiatives involving stakeholders from different departments and countries.
· Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with agreed quality standards.
· Manage project plans, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, governance, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
· Keep stakeholders informed and engaged, ensuring alignment and successful project delivery.
· Promote sustainable operational excellence by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
· Act as a project management expert within the Operations organization.
· Collaborate with Medline's PMO team and apply established project management methodologies and standards.
· Serve as the key Operations contact for projects led by other departments.
· Facilitate collaboration between teams and ensure alignment on project objectives and milestones.
· Monitor progress and proactively address challenges to keep projects on track.
· Contribute to the successful delivery of strategic business initiatives across the organization.
· Minimum 1-3 years of professional experience, ideally within Operations, Warehousing, Transportation, Supply Chain, or a related environment.
· Previous experience supporting or leading projects in a business environment.
· Strong understanding of operational processes within warehousing, transportation, and/or logistics.
· Experience working with business applications such as ERP, WMS, or TMS systems.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
· Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail.
· Proven ability to manage priorities, work independently, and stay organized in a dynamic environment.
· A positive, open-minded approach with the ability to motivate and engage others.
· Fluent English; additional European languages are considered an advantage.
Why join Medline?
At Medline, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact our operations across Europe. We offer an environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions are visible, and your professional growth is supported.
If you're passionate about driving improvements, collaborating with international teams, and helping shape the future of Operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV before 20.11. 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its unique offering of world-class products, supply chain resilience and clinical practice expertise, Medline delivers improved clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs 43,000 people worldwide and operates in over 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.
