Operations Manager – European Operations Centre

Aristocrat Gaming; Montcada i Reixac; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat Gaming is seeking an ambitious Operations Manager to join our European Integration Centre in Barcelona. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive efficiency, manage budgets, and lead a world-class team across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics to support customer demand.

You will collaborate with regional and global partners to translate strategic plans into actionable objectives, champion safety and quality, and ensure compliance with gaming industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Operations management.
• Experience leading operational teams, including performance management and capability development.
• Experience in a European operations setting, preferably within manufacturing, integration, logistics, or regulated gaming technology activities.
• Strong communication and collaborator management to engage teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational performance, including budget tracking, productivity, workflow efficiency, and team performance.
• Build relationships with local, regional, and global leaders to align priorities and execution.
• Communicate proactively to ensure understanding of priorities, risks, and actions.
• Identify and implement guidelines across manufacturing, fulfillment, warehousing, and logistics.
• Support European sales and operations planning to meet demand and targets.
• Coordinate EUIC operations including production, logistics, warehousing, facilities, and inventory.
• Mentor direct reports to build capability and foster a collaborative culture.
• Champion safety, wellbeing, and quality across EUIC.
• Maintain local policies and SOPs for safe, efficient operations.
• Translate regional plans into team objectives and measurable benchmarks.
• Contribute to capacity planning, service levels, cost reduction, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Operations leadership

Supply chain

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Logistics, or related field

Job description

At Aristocrat, our mission is to bring happiness to life through the power of play. As a world leader in Gaming & Entertainment, we push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and technology. Our team of over 3000 employees operates in 90 countries, delivering outstanding results. We are looking for an ambitious and proven Operations Manager to join our European Integration Centre (EUIC) in Barcelona. This role is integral to ensuring flawless and efficient operations, contributing to our global success. If you are determined to drive continuous improvement and lead a world-class team, this opportunity is uniquely exciting!

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day operational performance, including budget tracking, productivity, workflow efficiency, and team performance.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with local and regional leaders across various functions, as well as global functional resources, to align operational priorities and ensure efficient execution.
• Communicate proactively with key collaborators and direct teams to ensure clear understanding and carrying out of priorities, expectations, risks, and operational actions.
• Identify and implement guidelines across manufacturing, fulfillment, warehousing, and logistics processes.
• Support European sales and operations planning by ensuring EUIC operational readiness to meet customer demand, revenue targets, regional delivery requirements, and service expectations.
• Coordinate general operations of the EUIC, including production, logistics, warehousing, facilities and maintenance, inventory control, customer service, and regional fulfillment activities.
• Build team capability, engagement, and accountability through mentoring direct reports and supporting a positive workplace culture passionate about collaboration and ownership of outcomes.
• Champion safety, wellbeing, and quality across the EUIC by ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain and improve local policies, procedures, and standard operating practices for safe, efficient, and effective operations.
• Translate regional operational plans into clear team objectives, measurable benchmarks, and continuous improvement actions to support the company’s strategic priorities in Europe.
• Contribute to operational planning for future business changes, including capacity planning, customer service, quality, cost reduction, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal compliance obligations.

What We're Looking For

• Degree or equivalent experience in Business Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Operations management positions.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams, including performance management, mentoring, and capability development.
• Experience in a European operations setting, preferably within manufacturing, integration, logistics, fulfillment, or regulated gaming technology activities.
• Strong communication and collaborator management skills, with the ability to engage direct teams and cross-functional partners while promoting collaboration and accountability.

Aristocrat Gaming is a part of Aristocrat and the world’s number one premium provider of casino games, innovative technology, and customer-experience solutions. We have over 70,000 electronic game machines and 10+ creative studios, and have been ranked as the #1 top game supplier for five consecutive years. Aristocrat Gaming supports every facet of gaming floor operations from product to sales, systems, and service. Our products are renowned for innovative hardware, vivid graphics, groundbreaking mechanics, and superior performance, and our creative and technical talent is the best in the industry.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.