Operations Manager

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This Operations Manager role at Bertelsmann Arvato in Echt Limburg offers real ownership of a large scale, high tech warehouse operation with 130 plus FTE, where you will lead three Warehouse Managers, oversee multiple high tech customers, and drive KPIs around productivity, quality, service and total cost of ownership in a fast paced international setting. You’ll sit on the Management Team, report to the Business Director, and shape site development with a coaching, empowering leadership style while excelling in stakeholder management. The essentials are proven contract logistics experience, WMS and SAP familiarity, strong budgeting and cost control, continuous improvement, and the ability to bridge strategy and operations. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify impact, highlight leadership of managers and change initiatives, show results with numbers, and be prepared for a fast process including an on site interview, assessment and case study, with feedback within 48 hours.

Echt, Limburg | €4.076 – €7.045 | fulltime | on-site | bonus | company car 

Not every Operations Manager role gives you real ownership of the entire operation. This one does. As an Operations Manager within a high-tech warehouse environment in Echt, Limburg you are responsible for a large-scale and complex operation with 130+ FTE.

You will be working at a new site with an international Tech customer, where strategy, leadership and performance come together.

Operating at MT level, you manage multiple large high-tech customers and steer on KPIs such as productivity, quality and cost. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder management, you ensure the operation keeps evolving in a fast-paced, international environment.

You’ll work in one of the most advanced logistics environments in Europe, where scale, innovation and continuous improvement are key.

Ready to make real impact at both operational and strategic level? Then we’d love to connect.

YOUR TASKS

As an Operations Manager, you are end-to-end responsible for the performance of the entire operation. You combine strategic oversight with daily steering, ensuring that people, processes and performance are aligned.

• Full operational responsibility for multiple high-tech customers within the warehouse environment.
• Driving performance on KPIs such as productivity, quality, service and cost (TCO);
• Leading and developing 3 Warehouse Managers and their teams ;
• Initiating and delivering cost optimization and efficiency improvement projects, across the operation.
• Managing stakeholder relationships (internal, customer and cross-functional) and ensuring strong collaboration across departments.

You report directly to the Business Director and are part of the local Management Team (MT), contributing to strategic decision-making and long-term site development. You will be working with a team of experienced professionals and specialists. Therefore, a people-driven and empowering leadership style is essential in this environment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Experience matters. But at Arvato, your development doesn’t stop. In this role, you’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, operations and leadership within a large-scale, international logistics environment, where continuous improvement is key.

Through our learning programs and on-the-job challenges, you’ll keep developing both professionally and personally.

• A gross monthly salary between  €4.076 and  €7.045  based on 40 hours, depending on experience;
• Bonus scheme based on company performance and personal targets;
• 25 vacation days with the possibility to extend to 28;
• Attractive pension scheme;
• Electric lease car;
• Discount on gym memberships and bike plan;
• Employee benefits program with various discounts.

YOUR PROFILE

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager who combines strategic leadership with strong stakeholder management in a complex, high-paced environment.

• Bachelor or Master degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or similar;
• 5–7 years of experience in a (contract) logistics environment;
• Proven leadership experience in managing managers within an operation;
• Solid knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); experience with SAP is preferred;
• Strong analytical and financial skills (budgeting, forecasting, cost control);
• Experience with continuous improvement and change management;
• Fluent in English.

You are able to switch seamlessly between strategic and operational topics, excel in stakeholder management and thrive in a dynamic, international environment.

You bring a coaching and empowering leadership style and know how to get the best out of experienced teams and specialists.

WHAT’S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

• Phone call with the recruiter;
• First interview on site;
• Assessment from home;
• Second interview on site;
• Case study & third interview on site;
• You’ll receive feedback within 48 hours.

Arvato is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates based on talent and motivation.

Ready to take full ownership of a large-scale operation within a high-tech environment? Apply now.