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Operations Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €35,000 - €38,000 a year
About €2,200 - €2,360 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Other languages: French
Experience: 3+ years
Benefits: Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar positions within operations or supply chain
Highly organized profile, with a high capacity for control and process monitoring
Experience in management and traceability, invoicing, and operational control
Analytical capacity to identify incidents and propose improvements
Coordination and communication skills with different departments
Proactivity, results orientation, and the ability to work in dynamic environments
Advanced level of Excel or other management tools
Advanced level of English and French is a plus

Nice to have

Experience in the food sector, retail, or natural products is a plus

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Position located in Barcelona
Meal vouchers
Health insurance

The role

We are looking for an Operations Manager for a food products trading company in Barcelona. You will be responsible for the supervision and control of the company's operations, reporting directly to Management.

Food products trading company
Operations Manager

What you'll do

Supervise and coordinate the company's daily operations, ensuring the correct functioning of internal processes and reporting to General Management.
Perform logistical tracking of orders, from receipt to delivery, guaranteeing compliance with established deadlines
Control the timings of the various operations, detecting deviations and proposing corrective actions
Provide direct support to the Operations Director / Management in the global management of the area
Review and supervise invoicing processes and documentation associated with operations and perform the corresponding profitability analysis for each of them
Identify opportunities for improvement in operational processes and collaborate in their implementation, including negotiations directly with third parties
Coordinate with the different departments (logistics, administration, purchasing, sales) to ensure operational efficiency
Prepare reports and KPIs for monitoring activity
Ensure the correct execution of internal procedures and quality standards

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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Consultant contact
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If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
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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.

Industry: Staffing
Website: michaelpage.es

In their own words

About the company & team

A trading company with more than 15 years of experience, specializing in the international buying and selling of marine ingredients with an approximate volume of 45,000 tons per year. Its main clients belong to the food sector, especially: aquaculture feed companies and pet food manufacturers.

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