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Operations Manager

On-site in Illescas·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 21 Oct)

Bertelsmann

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Work mode
On-site, Illescas
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience in responsibility positions within logistics, industrial, or distribution operations.
  • Experience leading teams of Team Leaders and large-volume organizational structures.
  • High level of English.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice to have

  • Valuable experience in continuous improvement projects, automation, or the implementation of new logistical processes.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary: according to your experience and contribution.
  • Private medical insurance: includes dental policy. The company covers 50% of the cost, both for the employee and for their beneficiaries.
  • Life insurance.
  • Flexible remuneration: meal vouchers and childcare vouchers.
  • Wellness program: free and unlimited psychology and coaching services, and discounts for employees' family members.
  • eLearning training platform (with more than 180 free courses).
  • Bertelsmann University scholarships, for training in technology, data, AI, and soft skills.
  • Employee discount platform.
  • Christmas hamper.
  • Our leadership framework, Leading at Arvato, is a fundamental pillar of our culture. It shapes our daily actions and behaviors and is based on three leadership principles: Grow together, Shape our future, Commit and deliver.

If you are ready to dive into fascinating Logistics and Supply Chain projects, to work in a collaborative environment that fosters your creativity and accepts new ideas, this is the ideal place for you.

Together we´re on it!

The role

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of one of the shifts at the logistics center, guaranteeing compliance with the productivity, quality, safety, and service level objectives agreed upon with the client. They lead the shift's operational structure, drive continuous process improvement, and develop middle management, ensuring efficient resource management and the correct functioning of the operation.

What you'll do

  • Supervise and optimize the shift's logistical processes, guaranteeing an efficient operation aligned with business objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with daily productivity, quality, and service objectives.
  • Analyze operational performance and drive continuous improvement actions to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and minimize deviations.
  • Coordinate resource planning and operational priorities to guarantee service continuity.
  • Ensure compliance with operating procedures and the standards established by the company and the client.
  • Directly lead a team of 15 to 20 Team Leaders, promoting their development through individualized monitoring, continuous feedback, and growth plans.
  • Indirectly manage an operational structure of up to 1,200 people during peak activity periods.
  • Foster a work environment based on collaboration, motivation, creativity, and results orientation.
  • Guarantee the correct training of new hires regarding order, cleanliness, and operating procedures.
  • Ensure that all teams under their responsibility comply with the organizational and operational standards defined by the company.
  • Monitor the main key performance indicators (KPIs), guaranteeing compliance with the productivity, quality, and service level objectives agreed upon with the client.
  • Define and implement action plans to correct deviations and improve operational performance.
  • Maintain fluid communication and a collaborative relationship with client interlocutors, guaranteeing the correct management of their needs and expectations.
  • Report shift results and propose initiatives that contribute to the improvement of the center's overall performance.
  • Ensure the deployment and maintenance of Quality and Environmental Management System requirements in all areas under their responsibility.
  • Supervise compliance with safety rules and Occupational Risk Prevention regulations, promoting a preventive culture throughout the operation.
  • Ensure the maintenance of standards for order, cleanliness, and good operating practices.

About Bertelsmann

In their own words

About the company & team

Arvato is a leading and innovative global 3PL service provider, specializing in supply chain management and ecommerce. With 20,000 employees in more than 100 centers, we focus on the consumer goods, technology, healthcare, automotive, and publishing sectors.

You will work in an environment based on collaboration, respect, commitment, and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make a real impact. Be part of the team that offers logistics excellence and transforms supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Additional information

Information requirements regarding the collection of your personal data:

The entity responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company indicated in the job offer, with its registered office at the indicated address. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship, in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b) of the GDPR / Article 26, paragraph 1, sentence 1 of the BDSG.

The retention period for your data is determined by the legal deadlines applicable in the corresponding country, which begin once the selection process has ended. You can consult them here.

You may contact the company's data protection officer at the postal address mentioned above or by email. 

You can find more information about data protection and your rights here. Information requirements regarding the collection of your personal data.

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