Operations Manager (m/w/d)
Operations Manager - Contract Logistics (m/w/d)
📍 Düsseldorf, Germany | On-site
🌍 Global Leader | Agile, Growth-Focused Environment
Join a globally renowned logistics provider at a pivotal moment of European expansion. As Operations Manager, you'll take full ownership of day-to-day site operations while playing a strategic role in shaping the future of our business across the region.
We're seeking a high-calibre leader with a rare balance: someone capable of managing a large workforce while also driving performance, spearheading continuous improvement, and influencing at a global level. If you thrive in agile environments and are excited by the opportunity to build, scale, and lead with impact-this role is for you.
🔧 Your Core Responsibilities
End-to-end operational leadership for a high-volume site (200+ FTE), including people management, performance, and compliance.
Drive Lean and CI initiatives to boost productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Lead projects across process improvement, new system rollouts, and customer onboarding.
Act as a visible, hands-on leader-motivating teams and ensuring high levels of engagement and accountability.
Serve as the key point of contact for strategic customer relationships, ensuring service excellence and long-term partnership growth.
Collaborate with regional and global leadership on strategic initiatives, best-practice sharing, and innovation rollouts.
💼 What We're Looking For
Proven experience in operational leadership within logistics, warehousing, or contract logistics.
Strong people leadership skills-capable of managing large teams and driving a high-performance culture.
Hands-on mindset with experience in CI, Lean, and process transformation.
Customer-focused and commercially astute; able to build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders alike.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with senior leadership at a regional or global level.
Fluent in German and English (both written and verbal).
Agile, adaptable, and energized by challenge and growth.
🚀 Why This Role?
Strategic Impact - Influence site-level and global operations with meaningful input into strategy and transformation.
Growth with Stability - Leverage the backing of a global brand with the agility and opportunity of a high-growth European journey.
Customer Excellence - Work in a business known for delivering consistent, high-quality service.
Leadership Visibility - Be close to decision-makers and play a critical role in shaping regional success.
Expansion Focused - Help onboard new customers, grow into new markets, and shape best-in-class solutions.
Apply now or reach out to Chris Williams for more information.
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