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Operations Manager

On-site in Zaragoza·Full-time·Added 26 days ago

GRUPO BUNZL

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
GRUPO BUNZL doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Zaragoza
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
“Grado Universitario en Ingeniería de Organización Industrial, ADE, Logística y Cadena de Suministro, o experiencia equivalente demostrable.” — per the ad.

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The role

We are currently looking for an Operations Manager.

Direct and comprehensively coordinate the daily logistics and production operations of the branch. Your objective will be to guarantee an efficient, safe, and customer-oriented flow, acting as a driver for continuous improvement, digitalization, and cost control.

What you'll do

- Logistics Operations: Plan the daily operations of our central warehouse, ensuring the correct reception, storage, preparation, and dispatch of goods.

- Logistics management of garment manufacturing in external workshops: Control of garment manufacturing operations in external workshops and final quality control of the garment.

- Management of external logistics services: Supervise and optimize the distribution of PPE through our fleet of PPE Vending machines.

- Continuous Improvement: Lead process optimization and cost control initiatives to increase productivity and reduce operational errors.

- Leadership: Manage the team in your charge, aligning local operations with the global strategy of the Bunzl Group.

Minimum requirements

Experience: A minimum of 5 years in operational or logistics management positions, preferably managing environments that combine warehousing and production/workshop outsourcing.
Education: University Degree in Industrial Organization Engineering, Business Administration (ADE), Logistics and Supply Chain, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Technology: Proficiency in the Office suite and solid experience working with ERPs (knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision / Business Central is highly valued).
Leadership, empathy, and team management.
Analytical and critical thinking, and proactivity for problem-solving.
Strong orientation to results and excellence in customer service.

About GRUPO BUNZL

Grupo Bunzl is the Spanish subsidiary of Bunzl plc, a global distribution and outsourcing group that supplies essential consumable products—such as packaging, cleaning and hygiene supplies, safety equipment, and catering disposables—to businesses across sectors like food service, healthcare, retail, and facilities management. The parent company, Bunzl plc, is a London-listed powerhouse operating in over 30 countries, providing a vast network and global scale. Grupo Bunzl operates specifically within Spain, leveraging this international infrastructure to serve local and multinational clients across the Iberian Peninsula.

In Spain, Grupo Bunzl has established a significant operational footprint with multiple offices and distribution centers, predominantly in Madrid and Barcelona, and serves as a key hub for Bunzl's business in Southern Europe. The company offers a diverse, multicultural work environment, attracting professionals with backgrounds in logistics, operations, sales, and customer service. For international hires, Grupo Bunzl provides exposure to a leading global distribution business within a growing market, offering opportunities to work with a specialized and well-supported team in a stable, international environment that values career development and local expertise.

Industry: Distribution and outsourcing
Founded: 1854
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: bunzl.eu

Good to know if you are moving

The company is part of Bunzl plc, a London-headquartered global group, offering exposure to an international network and best practices in the distribution sector.
Grupo Bunzl operates across multiple provinces in Spain with offices and distribution centers, providing a geographically diverse local presence.
Employees often have the chance to work with a wide range of international and Spanish clients (healthcare, hospitality, retail), which can be a rich experience for professionals with a sales or operations background.
The company is key for talent importing robust skills from distribution, logistics, and procurement, as growth relies on professional development and client service.
Grupo Bunzl, while a local entity, brings the stability of a large corporate group that values sustainable growth and innovation, attractive to expats seeking a reputable multinational employer in Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

Company located in Zaragoza with more than 35 years of history; at Proin Group, we distribute and are certified for the distribution and manufacture of personal protective equipment and workwear, while also incorporating an online sales channel.

Proin Pinilla and Protec & Marti are part of the Bunzl Group, a leading company in the comprehensive distribution of non-food consumables for businesses. Bunzl operates in 4 continents and is present in 30 countries with more than 518 distribution centers and 16,230 employees. The British group is listed on the FTSE100 index of the London Stock Exchange and is currently organized into 4 large geographical areas: USA, UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, and the Rest of the World.

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