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This one does. As an Operations Manager within a high-tech warehouse environment in Echt, Limburg you are responsible for a large-scale and complex operation with 130+ FTE.\nYou will be working at a new site with an international Tech customer, where strategy, leadership and performance come together.\nOperating at MT level, you manage multiple large high-tech customers and steer on KPIs such as productivity, quality and cost. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder management, you ensure the operation keeps evolving in a fast-paced, international environment.\nYou’ll work in one of the most advanced logistics environments in Europe, where scale, innovation and continuous improvement are key.\nReady to make real impact at both operational and strategic level? Then we’d love to connect.\nJob Description\nAs an Operations Manager, you are end-to-end responsible for the performance of the entire operation. You combine strategic oversight with daily steering, ensuring that people, processes and performance are aligned.\nFull operational responsibility for multiple high-tech customers within the warehouse environment.\nDriving performance on KPIs such as productivity, quality, service and cost (TCO);\nLeading and developing 3 Warehouse Managers and their teams ;\nInitiating and delivering cost optimization and efficiency improvement projects, across the operation.\nManaging stakeholder relationships (internal, customer and cross-functional) and ensuring strong collaboration across departments.\nYou report directly to the Business Director and are part of the local Management Team (MT), contributing to strategic decision-making and long-term site development. You will be working with a team of experienced professionals and specialists. Therefore, a people-driven and empowering leadership style is essential in this environment.\nQualifications\nWe’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager who combines strategic leadership with strong stakeholder management in a complex, high-paced environment.\nBachelor or Master degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or similar;\n5-7 years of experience in a (contract) logistics environment;\nProven leadership experience in managing managers within an operation;\nSolid knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); experience with SAP is preferred;\nStrong analytical and financial skills (budgeting, forecasting, cost control);\nExperience with continuous improvement and change management;\nFluent in English.\nYou are able to switch seamlessly between strategic and operational topics, excel in stakeholder management and thrive in a dynamic, international environment.\nYou bring a coaching and empowering leadership style and know how to get the best out of experienced teams and specialists.\nAdditional Information\nExperience matters. But at Arvato, your development doesn’t stop. In this role, you’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, operations and leadership within a large-scale, international logistics environment, where continuous improvement is key.\nThrough our learning programs and on-the-job challenges, you’ll keep developing both professionally and personally.\nA gross monthly salary between €4.076 and €7.045 based on 40 hours, depending on experience;\nBonus scheme based on company performance and personal targets;\n25 vacation days with the possibility to extend to 28;\nAttractive pension scheme;\nElectric lease car;\nDiscount on gym memberships and bike plan;\nEmployee benefits program with various discounts.\nOur process is fast and straightforward:\nPhone call with the recruiter;\nFirst interview on site;\nAssessment from home;\nSecond interview on site;\nCase study & third interview on site;\nYou’ll receive feedback within 48 hours.\nArvato is an equal opportunity employer. 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