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Operations Excellence Manager (Warehouse)

On-site in Coslada·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Oct)

Noatum

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Coslada
English: Required
Experience: 6+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 6-8+ years of experience in logistics operations or warehouse management.

• Experience in operational transformation and improvement projects.

• Advanced English (other languages are a plus).

Technical skills:

• WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).

• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• KPI management and data analysis.

• Demand planning and supply chain.

Key Skills:

• Strategic leadership.

• Results orientation.

• Analytical thinking.

• Decision-making.

• Change management.

• Communication and influence.

• Negotiation skills.

Nice to have

• MBA or specialized training in Supply Chain is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Stable position.

• Flexible working hours for arrival and departure.

• Meal vouchers / Restaurant card.

• Continuous training thanks to our corporate University.

• Access to a flexible compensation plan.

• Day off on your birthday.

• An excellent working environment where you can develop in a highly dynamic sector that operates globally.

The role

We are currently looking to bring on board a profile for the role of Operations Excellence Manager for our offices in Coslada (Madrid) or Barcelona.

In this project, you will have the opportunity to lead continuous improvement of Contract Logistics operations across all sites, ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, process standardization, and successful onboarding of new clients. You will be the reference for productivity, cost models, and the implementation of Lean methodologies within the organization.

What you'll do

Standardization and operational control:

Review, define, and optimize operational processes.

Ensure consistency across sites through best practices.

Detect deviations and propose action plans.

Cost Model management:

Build and maintain cost models per client.

Validate cost structures (fixed, variable, and indirect).

Align productivity, staffing levels, and pricing.

Collaborate with the commercial team on complex bids.

Productivity and operational studies:

Design time, method, and productivity studies.

Analyze key processes (picking, packing, inbound, etc.).

Validate theoretical vs. actual standards and generate internal benchmarks.

KPIs & Performance Management:

Define and monitor indicators (productivity, volume, OTIF, SLA).

Create dashboards and reports for management.

Identify deviations and activate corrective plans.

Lean Management & Continuous Improvement:

Implement Lean methodology across sites.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Foster a culture of operational excellence.

New operations start-ups:

Participate in the design of new projects.

Support on-site start-ups and ensure their stabilization.

Cross-functional support to operations:

Collaborate with Site Managers and Distribution Management.

Provide support on critical incidents.

Identify opportunities for optimization across sites.

About Noatum

Noatum is a leading provider of maritime services, logistics, and port operations, with over 50 years of experience. The company operates through three main business areas: Noatum Maritime, Noatum Logistics, and Noatum Ports, offering services such as regular line maritime services, tramp agency, reefer cargo, dry cargo chartering, international transport, project cargo, customs, and technologically advanced port facilities. Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which fully integrated Noatum into its structure to enhance service delivery.

Noatum has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and others, as evidenced by its careers page. The company's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, at Torre Auditori, Passeig de la Zona Franca 111. Noatum's global operations span numerous countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, offering international professionals opportunities in logistics, maritime, and port services. The company emphasizes its commitment to people, safety, sustainability, and quality, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the logistics sector in Spain.

Industry: Logistics
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, UAE
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 8 more
Website: noatum.com

Good to know if you are moving

Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which may offer international career mobility.
The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Zaragoza, providing opportunities across the country.
Noatum's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, a major European logistics hub, offering a dynamic work environment.
The company operates in over 15 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, China, and various Latin American and Asian markets, indicating a global footprint.
Noatum's careers page lists numerous job openings in Spain across logistics, maritime, and port services, suggesting ongoing hiring needs.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a global customer-centric logistics operator, Noatum Logistics provides integrated value-added supply chain solutions for all our clients. With a vast network of offices in 26 different countries, Noatum Logistics has on-site experts to develop and execute logistics solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Recognized for its excellent service and specialized staff, the company has positioned itself as an industry leader, offering solutions to meet the needs of clients across various sectors.

Our services include Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road and Rail Transport, Customs Clearance, Warehousing and Distribution, and Supply Chain services. The solutions offered are Integrated Supply Chain Solutions, 3PL for eCommerce businesses (eSolutions), Cold Chain Logistics, and Project Cargo.

Noatum Logistics responds to the different needs of the industry with deep knowledge and experience in defined sectors, including Fashion and Retail, Industrial and Construction, High Technology and Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Food and Consumer Goods, Mining, Energy and Oil & Gas, Defense and Aerospace, and Pharmaceutical and Healthcare.

Additional information

At Noatum Logistics, we guarantee equality and non-discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation in our selection processes, in order to make better use of people's abilities in all their diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination.

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