Operations Manager for Coop Distribution Center

Nextt & Mason AB; Denmark; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextt & Mason AB in Denmark is seeking an Operations Manager for the Hasselager Distribution Center. The role involves managing daily operations, leading 8 team leaders, and ensuring efficient processes. Candidates should have solid leadership experience, a theoretical management background, and the ability to work with labor unions. The ideal candidate should focus on achieving results while enhancing employee well-being and engagement. This position offers a dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on leadership experience.
• Proven track record in leading leaders and achieving results through others.
• Knowledge of labor law and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations including leaders and employees.
• Ensure budget compliance and operational optimization.
• Lead and develop team leaders effectively.

Skills

Leadership experience

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Theoretical management background

Job description

Coop Logistics is Denmark’s largest logistics company and a crucial part of ensuring product availability across Coop’s more than 1,100 stores.

"Together, Coop ensures that the desired products are on the shelves — fresh, on time, and at the lowest possible cost."

Over recent years, Coop Logistics has been on an exciting journey, significantly optimizing its operations through closer collaboration with both customers and employees. This journey continues as Coop Logistics supports Coop’s mission of making it possible for all Danes to make healthy and responsible choices in their daily lives.

Coop Logistics is now seeking an Operations Manager who wants to join this development journey alongside many skilled colleagues at the Hasselager Distribution Center.

The Operations Manager reports to the Distribution Manager and is responsible for daily operations from goods receipt to picking, including the leadership of 8 team leaders and approximately 500 employees in the area. The center operates 24/7, year-round.

You will be part of the center’s management team and work closely with the Planning Manager to ensure stable and efficient operations and a healthy working environment.

As a leader, you understand that achieving strong results in profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement depends on collaboration, trust, and the ability to build strong relationships — all while maintaining focus on daily operations and performance targets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily management of operations, including leaders and employees within goods receipt, order processing, and picking
• Visible and clear leadership
• Execution of production plans from the Planning Department
• Budget compliance and continuous operational optimization
• Leadership and development of team leaders
• Enhancement of employee well-being and engagement
• Implementation of process simplification and optimization across departments, challenging the ‘we’ve always done it this way’ mentality
• Ensuring effective cooperation between leaders, employees, and union representatives

Qualifications

• Solid hands‑on leadership experience
• Theoretical management background (e.g., HD, academy manager education, or similar)
• Proven track record in leading leaders and achieving results through others
• Proven experience in working with labor unions
• Knowledge of labor law and collective agreements (3F and HK areas)

Personal Profile

• Respectful of the fact that everyone plays a key role in achieving success
• Able to build trust and credibility through personal leadership
• Experienced and persistent, with a focus on achieving results
• Robust and able to communicate effectively with all types of people

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