Operations Manager (m/f/d)
Are you looking for a new challenge where you can actively contribute to the further development and harmonization of our facilities in a national and international business environment?
Have you proven yourself as a strong leader in the field of “Operations” and do you see yourself as a driving force behind sustainable productivity gains?
In this leadership role, you will report directly to the Managing Director and assume overall responsibility for the Operations division. Through your continuous improvement initiatives, you will contribute to increasing productivity and the performance of our facilities. As the direct point of contact on-site, you will be available at our facilities within Bremen.
Your tasks
- Providing technical and disciplinary leadership to our approximately 50 employees in the coffee operations and workshop departments
- Staff development
- Establishing new management structures within the facilities
- Identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in production and warehouse logistics with the goal of increasing productivity
- Promoting and ensuring efficient organization within the facilities as well as across facilities, and creating optimal working conditions
- Managing and monitoring cross-facility resource allocation, employee scheduling (job sharing/pooling), and identifying bottlenecks
- Identifying, implementing, and overseeing improvement measures and projects in the area of modernization in collaboration with other departments
- Consistently implementing and further developing Vollers’ digitalization strategy
- Developing KPIs for the operational departments
- Managing the procurement of production materials
- Budget responsibility for the operational department
- Integrating new production sites
- Ensuring and monitoring compliance with quality standards
Your profile
- Several years of experience managing a production facility or operation, ideally in a logistics setting (manufacturing, freight forwarding, etc.)
- Experience leading and motivating employees
- Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivation, and a strong commitment to the job
- Proficiency with IT
- Proven track record of improving efficiency in a manufacturing company
- Strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of logistics and inventory management processes (LEAN production)
- High level of assertiveness, dedication, and willingness to perform, as well as excellent communication skills
- Hands-on mentality
- Good command of German; knowledge of English is a plus but not required
Full-time – Permanent position – Bremen
What we offer
Attractive, performance-related remuneration
Our compensation is in line with the market and performance-based.
Capital-forming benefits
We offer our employees a monthly allowance for capital-forming benefits and thus support this subsidised form of saving.
Company car
A mid-range car is provided for official and private use.
Corporate fitness
In cooperation with EGYM Wellpass we offer corporate fitness for our employees.
eBike leasing
Mobility for employees - we offer bicycle leasing of eBikes for our employees.
Good transport connections
Work directly on the Weser in Bremen's Überseestadt with good transport connections for cars and public transport (tram 2, 3, 5, bus 20).
Pension plan
We offer monthly contributions to your pension plan.
Work from home
By agreement, our employees can work from home.
Fresh fruit and drinks in the office
We have a basket with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and sparkling water at the office.
Parking spots for free
We offer free parking spots in front of the office.
Apply now
Please fill in the form to apply directly to us. We will contact you shortly.
Laura Buning
Berthold Vollers GmbH
HR Manager
28217 Bremen
Germany
- Phone: +49 421 3892146