Operations Manager

About the Role and Company

Join one of the most advanced and highly automated distribution centers located in Homberg, Germany, servicing over 250 stores and online customers across Germany. The distribution facility spans 126,260 m² with capacity for 115,000 pallet spaces. Become part of a team of more than 250 colleagues in this modern logistics environment.

What We Offer

• Experience a Scandinavian work culture where your opinion matters and you actively shape your work environment.
• Structured onboarding, hands-on support, and promising career development prospects.
• Work within a logistics company with strong values, growth potential, and an open corporate atmosphere.
• Company car entitlement.
• Encouragement of initiative and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.
• Occupational pension schemes, disability insurance, and more benefits.
• Attractive corporate fitness programs.
• Support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Fairly priced healthy meals in the company canteen.
• Competitive salary accompanied by appealing remuneration and benefits package including holiday and Christmas bonuses.
• 20% staff discount on purchases in all JYSK stores.

Responsibilities

• Lead the distribution center strategically and operationally with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and staff development.
• Continuously enhance and optimize warehousing and logistics processes along the entire supply chain.
• Manage all inbound and outbound operations and oversee cooperation with external warehouse sites.
• Analyze key performance indicators and derive sustainable actions to improve efficiency, service quality, and inventory accuracy.
• Handle budget planning and financial management of operational activities.
• Drive Lean Management and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Directly manage, coach, and develop Department Managers.
• Ensure effective workforce planning and collaborate closely with external staffing agencies.
• Promote a strong, motivating, and appreciative leadership culture.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external business partners.

Qualification Requirements

• Several years of leadership experience in logistics, distribution, fulfillment, or related operational fields.
• Proven success in leading and developing managers and larger teams.
• Strong analytical abilities with extensive experience in KPI management and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficient in implementing process improvements, Lean, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• High self-motivation, business acumen, and capability to drive change effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, assertiveness, and confident presence across organizational levels.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Flexibility and willingness to assume responsibility in a dynamic work environment.

Additional Information

• Key leadership role with significant impact on the location's success.
• Wide scope to influence and drive change.
• Manage and guide a dedicated management team.
• Fast-paced environment with short decision paths and open feedback culture.
• Attractive opportunities for growth in an expanding company.

Recruitment Process

Applications are reviewed continuously until the right candidate is found. Personal interviews are conducted in all cases, and some positions may include assessments or video interviews to better understand candidate motivation.

About JYSK

The company values its employees as the foundation of its success, fostering development, growth, and new challenges within JYSK. Founded in 1979 in Denmark by Lars Larsen, JYSK has grown globally with numerous stores and online shops. The company's three core values—Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit—reflect the expected behavior and mindset, emphasizing trust, empowerment along with responsibility, and recognition of special achievements. JYSK strives for inclusivity regardless of age, gender identity, background, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, ethnicity, or experience, celebrating diverse perspectives that strengthen the team.