PR/087222 | Operations Manager (m / f / d)

OVERVIEW
The world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of high-end craftsmanship and premium quality handicraft products and services. With EU-based and over 100 years of continuous operation across the continents. We are looking for a high-calibre candidate who can be on the ground to set up the operations of the distribution centre and workshop site in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse operations management

• Background from the woodworking industry, handicraft, metal processing, precision, or cutting tools will be ideal

• Native German and Business English communication skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will help the company find a suitable building/site as well as setting up the production processes and warehouse operations

• Oversee daily operations, design processes, and optimise workflows to maximise productivity, capacity, efficiency, and profits across all business functions

• Assign tasks and carry out operations within the workshop and warehouse

• Improve operation processes to increase smooth processes, productivity, and efficiency, to meet business objectives and maintain operational excellence.

• Establish performance metrics to monitor KPIs

• Formulate and implement company policies and ensure compliance

• Prepare and manage budgets

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient operations and best practices

• Build teams, including involvement in human resources processes such as recruitment, manpower planning, training, performance evaluation, retention and engagement, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven expertise in operation setup and implementation, process optimisation, productivity improvement, continuous improvement, or cost reduction

• Experience in establishing business operations from scratch would be advantageous

• Demonstrated motivation, passion, and commitment to operational excellence

• Team building experience

• Eligible to work in Germany

BENEFITS:

• 28 days of annual leave

• Company car / Car allowance

• Fleet card / Gasoline allowance

• Laptop

• Mobile phone

• Performance bonus 

• Flexible working hours

• 100% onsite during the set-up period and can be hybrid afterwards