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Operations Manager

On-site in Las Palmas·Added 6 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: On-site, Las Palmas
Contract: Permanent
Education: University degree

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Skills

Transport & Distribution

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining a solid and benchmark company in its sector.

Strategic position with direct reporting to ownership.

Wide capacity for influence in the future development of the business.

Active participation in modernization and growth projects.

Dynamic environment with a high level of responsibility and visibility.

The role

We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead a benchmark cold storage facility in the Canary Islands, ensuring operational excellence, team leadership, customer satisfaction, and business evolution.

Leading company in cold storage and cold logistics
Operations Manager

What you'll do

Lead the company's global operations, ensuring the correct functioning of a facility operating 24/7.

Coordinate and develop the logistics, maintenance, and administration teams.

Supervise the processes of receiving, storage, internal movements, and dispatch of goods.

Guarantee the availability and correct functioning of the cold storage facilities.

Drive continuous improvement in processes, productivity, service quality, and operational efficiency.

Act as the company's main interlocutor with strategic customers.

Manage, retain, and develop commercial relationships with the existing customer portfolio.

Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure high levels of satisfaction and service.

Participate actively in projects for the modernization, improvement, and growth of the facility.

Monitor operational, economic, and service indicators.

Report business evolution and operational activity to the Board of Directors.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

University education, with technical degrees or those related to logistics, engineering, or business management being especially valued.

Consolidated experience leading logistics, industrial, or storage operations.

Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to operate in operational environments and maintain a constant presence on-site.

Experience in customer interaction and commercial relationship management.

Knowledge of the food, logistics, or temperature-controlled environment will be highly valued.

Previous experience in cold storage facilities or familiarity with industrial refrigeration systems will be valued.

Close leadership and the ability to generate commitment.

Orientation toward operations and problem-solving.

Organizational and planning skills.

Business vision.

Communication and influence skills.

Customer orientation.

Ability to drive changes and improvement projects.

Decision-making.

High level of responsibility and autonomy.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.