The more than 40.000 faces behind the KION Group name are the people who shape our international supply chain company and keep it moving forward. From trainees and career starters to young team leaders and experienced executives, KION has a talented, passionate, and motivated workforce. The wide spectrum of different cultures, influences, and personalities is what makes our company special. The KION Group operates in the (intra)logistics sector, which is a very forward-looking industry. The group has a broad product and solution portfolio that extends from warehouse technology, maintenance services, and industrial trucks to fully digitalized and automated supply-chain solutions. KION employees are united by a strong sense of identity and are passionate advocates of our products and solutions.

KION People Are Bold and Brilliant Team Players with a Great Deal of Integrity

Many companies profess their commitment to their values, but these values only gain true meaning through the people who live by them. Time and again, our employees prove this is the case at the KION Group, by achieving amazing things at our sites and in their communities through courage, collaboration, integrity, and excellence.

Courage: Courage is essential to the KION Group. It helps us to be – and remain – a pioneer in our industry and enables us to drive forward new ideas, shape change, and get logistics innovations off the ground. Courage also helps us all to do our bit in reaching our shared targets. For this, we require people who excel themselves time and again, whether in their professional or private lives and whether in their everyday activities or when faced with exceptional situations.

Collaboration: Believing in one another and approaching tasks together. Sharing ideas openly and offering commitment. Building long-term relationships. And always treating others as we would like to be treated ourselves. These are the principles underpinning collaboration within the KION Group.

Integrity: Doing the right thing. Talking openly and honestly with one another. Taking responsibility for our fellow human beings and the environment. Sticking to agreements. And putting words into action. These are the principles by which employees of the KION Group live every day, thus exemplifying the corporation’s sense of integrity .

Excellence: Understanding the needs of the customer. Shaping the industry through innovation. And creating outstanding customer benefits in the process. These are the claims that the KION Group has woven into its corporate DNA as an international logistics company to uphold its value of “excellence.”

Based on its shared values of integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence, KION has created a working environment in which all employees are treated with respect. Together, these values guide our staff in their actions and their collaboration with colleagues, managers, employees, customers, suppliers, and applicants.

Training and Further Training in an International Logistics Company

Our highly qualified employees are the guarantors of our success. The group survives and thrives thanks to their competence and expertise. That is why the KION Group seeks to open all employees’ eyes to different perspectives and offer them numerous development opportunities. Fostering young talent and ensuring their excellent training is one of the pillars of our philosophy, because we know that well-trained and motivated staff are the key to our future competitiveness. We are constantly on the lookout for dedicated employees and offer a wide range of entry-level and development opportunities within an international and modern work environment. KION also fosters its staff’s skills and continuous professional development through regular training programs.

KION Promotes International Teams and Diversity

Thousands of well-trained staff work together in international teams here at KION. With its domestic and foreign subsidiaries, the KION Group offers varied and interesting development opportunities, not least the possibility to work at one of the Group’s numerous foreign locations on a temporary or permanent basis.

We are always looking for passionate and committed employees. Equal opportunities, tolerance, integrity, and diversity play a major role for us, because diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are central elements of recruitment, culture and development at the KION Group. As a member of initiatives such as Chef:innensache and a signatory to the German diversity charter (“Charta der Vielfalt”), the KION Group is clearly committed to these principles.

Different business and cultural experiences, ways of thinking, and technical skills are the key to our success. This diversity is what drives us forward in many different aspects of our work.

FAQ – KION Group as an Employer

Q: How many employees does the KION Group have worldwide?

A: The KION Group employs over 40,000 talented and passionate individuals globally who drive our international supply chain company forward across numerous locations.

Q: What industry does the KION Group operate in, and what solutions does it offer?

A: The KION Group is a global leader in the supply chain and intralogistics sector. Our comprehensive portfolio ranges from warehouse technology and industrial trucks to maintenance services and fully digitalized, automated supply-chain solutions for customers worldwide.

Q: What core values shape the KION Group's corporate culture?

A: Our corporate culture is defined by our lived values of Courage, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration. These values guide our employees in their daily tasks and foster collective success.

Q: Does the KION Group offer training and development opportunities for employees?

A: Yes, the KION Group places great importance on the personal and professional development of its specialists. We provide diverse perspectives, numerous growth opportunities, and regular training programs to continuously enhance the skills of our global workforce.

Q: How important are diversity and international collaboration at the KION Group?

A: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are central elements of our corporate culture and recruitment strategy. We promote international teams and offer our employees the chance for temporary or permanent assignments at our worldwide Group locations. The KION Group is clearly committed to these principles as a member of initiatives like Chef:innensache and a signatory to the German diversity charter ("Charta der Vielfalt").

Q: Where can I find open positions and career opportunities at the KION Group?

A: The KION Group is continuously seeking dedicated talent within the logistics industry. Information on current job openings and diverse career paths can be found on our official careers page, offering entry-level and experienced opportunities.