General Manager, Esbjerg — Lead Operations & Growth

Scandinavian Auto Logistics

Esbjerg

On-site

DKK 800,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Scandinavian Auto Logistics in Esbjerg seeks an experienced General Manager to lead operations excellence, stakeholder management, and strategic projects. You will oversee a team of 7 white-collar and 9 blue-collar staff in the Automotive and Multiterminal division, ensuring safety, quality and profitability across agency, stevedoring and cargo handling.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in maritime or logistics, strong leadership, Danish and English fluency, and a proven ability to build

Qualifications

8–10 years of maritime or logistics experience.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
LEAN mindset and continuous improvement focus.
Fluent in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a motivated, high-performing organization.
Drive operational excellence across stevedoring, terminal and port activities.
Ensure high standards in safety, quality, compliance, and environmental performance.
Optimize terminal workflow and capacity against fluctuating pipeline forecast.
Represent the company towards customers, authorities, and industry partners.
Contribute actively to continued growth, identifying new business opportunities and mitigating commercial risk.
Participate in negotiation of contracts and business reviews.
Identify, research, present and evaluate business development and ad-hoc projects.