Operations Director (Sweden)
Operations Director - Sweden
📍 Location: Gothenburg
🕒 Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
📄 Contract: Permanent
Are you ready to lead the operational backbone of a fast-growing freight forwarding business in Sweden? We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Operations Director to drive service excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation across our logistics network.
This is a pivotal leadership role in a newly established division, offering the chance to shape operations from the ground up and make a lasting impact in one of Europe's key logistics hubs.
Your Impact
As Operations Director, you will:
- Lead and manage freight forwarding operations across Sweden.
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with global business goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with commercial, finance, and product teams to support growth.
- Monitor KPIs and operational performance, reporting to senior leadership.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service contracts.
- Champion digital transformation and automation within operations.
- Act as a key escalation point for operational challenges.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration across teams.
What You Bring
Qualifications:
- Proven success in managing freight forwarding operations.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities.
- Strategic thinker with sound decision-making capabilities.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years in transport, logistics, or freight forwarding.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex logistics networks.
- Deep understanding of compliance and operational best practices.
Skills:
- Communication - Clear, confident, and effective across all levels.
- Problem Solving - Analytical and creative in resolving challenges.
- Detail-Oriented - Precision in planning and execution.
- Critical Thinking - Ability to identify root causes and drive solutions.
- Collaboration - Works well independently and within diverse teams.
- Results-Oriented - Motivated by goals and deadlines.
- Confidentiality - Handles sensitive data with discretion.
- IT Proficiency - Skilled in Microsoft Office and operational systems.
- Languages - Fluent in Swedish and English; other languages are a plus.
Why Join Us?
We offer a market-competitive compensation package and the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking international organization. You'll work in an environment that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement where your leadership will help shape the future of freight forwarding in Sweden.
📩 Interested?
Send your CV to daniel.
Or contact Daniel directly tomorrow at +31 20 793 0205.
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